THE CURRENT STATUS OF CONTENTS AND FORMS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION GAMES FOR 5-6-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN IN DONG THAP PROVINCE, VIETNAM

Authors

  • Nguyen Thi Gam Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Hung Dung Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejpe.v8i3.4305

Keywords:

contents, forms, gross motor games, physical development, preschoolers, 5-6 years old, Dong Thap province

Abstract

The article is written to provide accurate, scientific, and comprehensive information on the present status of contents and forms of how physical development activities are organized for kindergartners in Dong Thap province, Vietnam. According to surveys of kindergarten teachers and administrators, it is figured out that gross motor games are the most regularly employed for physical training among preschoolers. The games are frequently conducted inside schoolyards and guided by teachers in 21 to 30 minutes.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Nguyen Thi Gam, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Vietnam

    Nguyen Thi Gam is Dean of Physical Education at Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Vietnam.

  • Nguyen Hung Dung, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Vietnam

    Nguyen Hung Dung is a Lecturer at Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Vietnam.

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2022-05-26

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