Application of kinesiology games in working with preschool children

Kineziološka aktivnost je urođena svakom čovjeku i treba ju svakodnevno poticati i razvijati. Dječja igra u kojoj je primarna komponenta pokret naziva se kineziološka igra. Kineziološke igre su složene i različite jer povezuju cjelokupni razvoj djeteta, ali i djetetovu kreativnost. Dijete igrajući se, optimalno raste i razvija se i zadovoljava svoje potrebe. S obzirom na dob djece i njihove razvojne karakteristike, odgojitelj treba odabrati i primijeniti odgovarajuće kineziološke igre u svom radu. U suprotnom, nepravilna primjena i nedostatak igre u odgojno-obrazovnom radu mogu ostaviti štetne posljedice na dijete. Kako bi odgojitelji stekli potrebna znanja i vještine primjene kinezioloških igara u radu s djecom predškolske dobi, potrebno je educirati se. Provedenim istraživanjem je utvrđeno da su ispitanici prilično upoznati s pojmom kineziološke igre i njezinim značajem za dijete te da su motivirani i spremni unaprijediti svoje vještine na tom kineziološkom području. No ispitanici kao problem navode nedovoljnu ponudu edukaciju na području kinezioloških aktivnosti i igara. Također, stavovi ispitanika su da adekvatni organizacijski i materijalni uvjeti rada igraju određenu ulogu i stvaraju dodatan poticaj za provođenje kinezioloških igri s djecom. No da vođenje kinezioloških aktivnosti i igara ne treba prepustiti osposobljenim stručnjacima, potvrđuje više od 70% ispitanih. Taj podatak daje vjetar u leđa daljnjem radu i istraživanju na ovom kineziološkom području.Kinesiological activity is innate in every human being and should be encouraged and developed on a daily basis. A child's game in which the primary component is movement is called a kinesiological game. Kinesiological games are complex and different because they connect the overall development of the child, but also the child's creativity. By playing, the child grows and develops optimally and meets his needs. Given the age of children and their developmental characteristics, the educator should select and apply appropriate kinesiological games in their work. Otherwise, improper application and lack of play in educational work can leave harmful consequences for the child. In order for educators to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills in the application of kinesiological games in working with preschool children, it is necessary to educate themselves. The research found that the respondents are quite familiar with the concept of kinesiological play and its significance for the child, and that they are motivated and ready to improve their skills in this kinesiological field. However, the respondents cite the insufficient offer of education in the field of kinesiological activities and games as a problem. Also, the attitudes of the respondents are that adequate organizational and material working conditions play a certain role and create an additional incentive for conducting kinesiological games with children. However, more than 70% of respondents confirm that the management of kinesiological activities and games should not be left to trained professionals. This information gives the wind in the back for further work and research in this field of kinesiology