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Gholami M, Hejazi Dinan P, Sangari M. (2025). Impact of Functional Exercises on the Gross Motor Skills and Sensory Integration of 5-6-year-old Preschool Children. Journal of Childhood Health and Education. 6(2), 303-318. doi:10.32592/jeche.6.2.303
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1- Master of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
2- Assistant Professor, Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
3- Department of Physical Education, Islamic Azad University, Chalous Branch, Mazandaran, Iran
2- Assistant Professor, Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
3- Department of Physical Education, Islamic Azad University, Chalous Branch, Mazandaran, Iran
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Background and Aim: Movement, as an integral part of daily life, plays a vital role in children's development. Gross motor skills and sensory integration are key foundations for physical, cognitive, and social growth in early childhood. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of functional training on gross motor skills and sensory integration in preschool children. Research Methods: This study followed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest design. The statistical population consisted of 5–6-year-old children living in District 8 of Tehran, Iran. Sixty participants were selected through random sampling, and the sample size was determined using G*Power software. Data collection tools included the Test of Gross Motor Development-3 (TGMD-3) and the Sensory Processing Measure (SPM). The intervention consisted of functional exercises based on the program proposed by Tao Fu et al., while the control group followed the standard kindergarten curriculum as prescribed by the Ministry of Education (Iran). Data were analyzed using the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test (for normality), analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and Bonferroni post hoc test. Results: Functional exercises significantly improved gross motor skills, including locomotor and ball skills. However, no significant improvement was observed in sensory integration between groups. Both groups demonstrated minor gains in sensory processing, but differences were not statistically significant. Discussions: Functional exercises contribute to the improvement of gross motor skills in preschool children. It is recommended that physical education instructors and preschool teachers incorporate these exercises into their programs to enhance children’s motor development and promote greater participation in physical activities.
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Received: 2024/12/14 | Accepted: 2025/07/1 | Published: 2025/07/1
Received: 2024/12/14 | Accepted: 2025/07/1 | Published: 2025/07/1
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