Impact of gross psychomotricity on preschool students

a look from authentic evaluation

Abstract

This research takes a deep dive into aspects of gross motor skills in relation to the development and motor competencies of preschool students, focusing on their abilities and skills during this early stage, specifically at the age of five (5) years. The study titled “Impact of Gross Motor Skills on Preschool Students: A Look Through Authentic Assessment” aims to analyze the role that gross motor skills play in the motor development of children aged five (5) years at the De La Salle School – Panama. Throughout the research, authentic assessment is employed as a key methodological tool, conducted under a quantitative experimental research design with a correlational scope, seeking to obtain data that genuinely reflect the competencies present in five-year-old students during their school activities. This assessment allows for the identification of the direct impact of gross motor skills on physical performance, motor abilities, and participation in their motor skills sessions, as well as its relationship with the improvement of motor skills and competencies. The study demonstrates how activities related to gross motor skills, such as running, jumping, and maintaining balance, positively influence the overall development of preschool children, enhancing their ability to interact with their environment.