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The Motor-Proficiency-Test for Children between 4 and 6 Years of Age (MOT 4-6): An Investigation of Its Suitability in Greece
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Kambas, A.; Venetsanou, F.; Giannakidou, D.; Fatouros, I. G.; Avloniti, A.; Chatzinikolaou, A.; Draganidis, D.; Zimmer, R. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
Given the negative influence of motor difficulties on people's quality of life their early identification seems to be crucial and consequently the information provided by a sound assessment tool is of great importance. The aim of this study was to examine the suitability of the MOT 4-6 (Zimmer & Volkamer, 1987) for use with preschoolers in…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Preschool Children, Identification, Psychomotor Skills
Kinesthetic Ability in Children with Spastic Hemiplegia
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Chrysagis, Nikolaos K.; Skordilis, Emmanouil K.; Koutsouki, Dimitra; Evans, Elizabeth – Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 2007
The purpose was to examine the differences in kinesthetic ability, at the elbow joint, between children with (n = 15) and without (n = 15) spastic hemiplegia. The Kin Com 125 AP isokinetic dynamometer Configuration Chattanooga was used. Results revealed significant (p less than 0.05) interaction between participant groups and side which was a…
Descriptors: Kinetics, Human Body, Physical Disabilities, Children
The Effect of Residence Area and Mother's Education on Motor Development of Preschool-Aged Children in Greece
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Giagazoglou, Paraskevi; Kyparos, Antonios; Fotiadou, Eleni; Angelopoulou, Nickoletta – Early Child Development and Care, 2007
Development occurs according to the rhythm that is established by the genetic potential and the influence of environmental factors. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the child's residence area and maternal education on child's motor development. Eight hundred children (384 boys and 416 girls, aged 37-72 months), randomly…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Urban Areas, Rural Areas, Motor Development
Gender Differences in Musical Aptitude, Rhythmic Ability and Motor Performance in Preschool Children
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Pollatou, Elisana; Karadimou, Konstantina; Gerodimos, Vasilios – Early Child Development and Care, 2005
Most of the preschool curricula involve integrated movement activities that combine music, rhythm and locomotor skills. The purpose of the current study was to examine whether there are any differences between boys and girls at the age of five concerning their musical aptitude, rhythmic ability and performance in gross motor skills. Ninety-five…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preschool Children, Motor Development, Gender Differences
How Can a Traditional Greek Dances Programme Affect the Motor Proficiency of Pre-School Children?
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Venetsanou, Fotini; Kambas, Antonis – Research in Dance Education, 2004
The purpose of this article is to investigate the effect of an introductory traditional Greek dances programme on the motor proficiency development of pre-school-age children. The sample of this research consisted of 66 students (36 boys and 30 girls) attending public kindergarten in Argolida prefecture (Greece), aged 4-6 years (X = 59.79 plus or…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Physical Activities, Foreign Countries