Programa de gamificación para fortalecer la lateralidad y coordinación en niños y niñas

Abstract

The generations that lived and survived the pandemic faced the challenge of adapting to the conditions of confinement. This caused anxiety, depression, anguish and other psychological manifestations in the children, sedentary lifestyle increased, physical activities decreased and with it motor and kinesthetic skills. This research aims to evaluate the effects of the implementation of a gamification program to strengthen laterality and coordination in children aged 5 to 6 years at the Francisco Febres Cordero Educational Unit. It is methodologically developed on the basis of a mixed qualitative and quantitative pre-experimental approach of an observational-descriptive nature. The intervention process was carried out with a single group of boys and girls from Elementary General Education in Pre-Test and Post-Test phases. The application of the Harris Test made it possible to obtain data on the initial level and development of laterality of movement, after applying the proposed gamification program structured in activity sessions and Physical Education classes through games over a period of ten weeks. . . The results obtained revealed significant improvements in the children's laterality and coordination. They suggest that gamification can be an effective tool to strengthen these motor skills in children. In conclusion, the implementation of a gamification program appears to be a promising strategy for the development of laterality and coordination in children aged 5 to 6 years, with implications for the comprehensive development of children at these ages.