Motor Skills: Diagnosis and Analysis at the UNAE, Ecuador Basic School of Innovation

Abstract

This article is part of the Link with Society project of the National University of Education, entitled “Inclusion and Attention to Diversity Program: Yachakuna”. The main objective is to assess the practice of physical activity in the development of motor skills and abilities at an early age, between motor skills and abilities at an early age, between the ages of 3 and 7 years. A question that guides this study is raised: How are motor skills and abilities developed through physical activity in early childhood boys and girls? Methodologically, it is bases on qualitative research that follows the phases of socio-educational intervention: diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. This study presents the most significant aspects and the results obtained in the first phase, the diagnosis. The information was collected from various sources, applying observations techniques, focus groups and interviews. The data obtained was coded and analyzed with the support of MAXQDA Software. The main result obtained demonstrates the limited knowledge of teachers and parents about the role of physical activities in the development of motor skills and abilities in early childhood. Among the most relevant conclusions is a) the need to train teachers in the application of physical activities, b) provide the educational institution with support material with activities and strategies that are included in the curriculum, c) implement recreational days-pedagogical activities in school activities with the purpose of stimulating the development of motor skills and abilities.