An Educational Technology of Using Physical Training and Sports to Prepare Children for School

摘要

The purpose of this study is to develop and demonstrate the merits of an educational technology that involves using physical training and sports as means for preparing children of different social groups to attend school. We have analyzed the metrics of school readiness among preschool age children of three social groups: kindergarden children, children from group homes, and children attending a health and fitness club. Based on the analysis of their physical activity, we have developed the framework and content for an educational technology aimed at promoting the physical, psychological and intellectual readiness to attend school in children of different social groups. Additionally, the children's physical activity routine included active game classes as well as posture and coordination exercise. The effectiveness of the developed technology has been tested through an 8-month long educational experiment. After its conclusion, children of each social group have shown improved morphofunctional development, physical fitness, and social adjustment. The metrics of children's school readiness have changed as well: 78% of kindergarden children, 83% of health and fitness club children, and 56% of group home children have demonstrated readiness for primary school education programs.