Document Type : Original Article
Authors
- Azita Iranmanesh 1
- Mohammad Porranjbar 2
- Sina Pourranjbar 2
- Farzaneh Mazloomi Soveini 3
- Sima Pourranjbar 2
- Meysam Rahimizadeh 4
1 Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Humanities, Erfan University, Kerman, Iran
2 Department of Physical Education, Afzalipour Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
3 Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran
4 Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Background: Given the critical role of physical education and physical skill development in improving the physical and mental health of preschool children and the increasing international attention to preschool education and its impact on children›s holistic development, this study aimed to assess the effects of physical education programs on children›s health.
Methods: This study was conducted using a quasi-experimental approach with pre-test and post-test, with a control group. Data were collected through valid and reliable questionnaires. Preschoolers in Kerman City were sampled, and 60 children were divided into a control group (30 children) and an experimental group (30 children).
Results: This study’s findings show that physical activities help improve children’s physical performance potential and positively affect their mental health.
Conclusion: The study recommends incorporating “playful” physical activity into educational programs. It suggests that schools and educational centers consider physical activities essential to their curricula and integrate healthy and enjoyable physical activities into children’s daily routines.
Keywords
- Preschool
- Physical and mental health
- Physical skill development
- Physical education
- Holistic education
Main Subjects
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