EFFECT OF EXERCISE GAMES ON THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF MALE 5–6-YEAR-OLD STUDENTS AT PRESCHOOLS IN DONG THAP, VIETNAM

Authors

  • Nguyen Hung Dung Dong Thap University, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Toan Nang Tra Vinh University, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Quang Vinh Ho Chi Minh City University of Physical Education and Sports, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejpe.v7i3.3901

Keywords:

exercise games, physical fitness, preschool students, Dong Thap, VietNam

Abstract

The study aims at examining the impact of exercise games on preschool children’s physical development. The study took place in the school year 2018-2019 in Dong Thap, Vietnam. A total of 133 male preschool children aged from 5-6 years old from four public kindergartens took part in the study and were distributed in experimental group and control group. 30 exercise games were employed as the implementation tools. Although the physical fitness of both groups increased after the treatment, the physical fitness level of the experimental group gained higher improvement than that of the control group. The results indicate that the exercise games are effective in physical education in general and in improving children’s physical fitness in particular.

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Author Biographies

  • Nguyen Hung Dung, Dong Thap University, Vietnam
    Nguyen Hung Dung is a PhD candidate of Vietnam Sport Science Institute. His research interest is in physical education.
  • Nguyen Toan Nang, Tra Vinh University, Vietnam
    Nguyen Toan Nang is a P.E lecturer at Tra Vinh University.
  • Nguyen Quang Vinh, Ho Chi Minh City University of Physical Education and Sports, Vietnam
    Nguyen Quang Vinh is an associate professor in education. He is currently working at Ho Chi Minh city University of Physical education and Sports as chief of Academic Affairs Office.

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Published

2021-08-30

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Vol. 7 No. 3 (2021)

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