The level of preschool children’s aspirations in motor and play activities as an indicator of personal health potential
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Abstract
Background. The level of preschool children’s aspirations in motor and play activities is considered as one of the indicators of the personal potential of health, reflecting the child’s desire and activity in achieving goals, his readiness for productive activities, and the choice of adequate means of health creation. This is very important in fulfilling the order of the state and society to educate the younger generation, who are ready to take responsibility for their choices, their health and the health of others, and who are able to exercise a healthy lifestyle.
Objectives. Identification of the level of preschool children’s aspirations in motor and play activities as one of the indicators for assessing personal health potential.
Sample. The experimental study involved 97 children (46 boys, 51 girls) aged 6-7 years attending preschool educational institutions in Belgorod and the Belgorod region.
Methods. When assessing the level of ambition, a modified version of G.A. Uruntaeva’s methodology “Studying the Level of Children’s Ambition in Motor and Play Activities” was used (Uruntaeva, 2025).
Results. The analysis and generalization of the results showed that 43,3% of preschoolers aged 6-7 show an optimal (adequate) level of development of aspirations. A moderate (indifferent) level was found in 47,4% of preschoolers, an underestimated (insufficient) level in 3,0%, and an overestimated (inadequate) level in 6,3% of preschoolers.
Conclusions. The theoretical analysis of scientific literature and research data allowed us to determine the focus of developing the personal health potential of senior preschoolers in motor and game activities, which is to foster self-confidence, freedom from anxiety and fears, optimism, and the ability to set and achieve goals. To achieve this, we need scientific recommendations and developments that address the issue of stimulating physical activity, developing determination, and fostering independence in children through motor and game activities.
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