THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN CHILD MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This study aims to identify how Physical Education can contribute to children's motor development, and how these activities also contribute to the physical, cognitive, social, and affective aspects of children. To achieve the proposed objectives, the bibliographic review and observation methods were used. The results showed that playful and psychomotor activities favor children's engagement and learning. It can be highlighted that childhood is an ideal phase for this motor development to occur, provided that the individual stages of each child are respected, and that the teacher, playing a central role in creating suitable environments, has the expertise, through pedagogical practices, to create safe environments so that each child can face their fears and thus begin to practice physical activity. Finally, the importance of valuing the professional and investing in quality pedagogical practices is reinforced.