DEVELOPING MOTOR SKILLS AND STIMULATING THE MOTIVATION OF STUDENTS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL THROUGH A DIDACTIC PROPOSAL BASED ON PHYSICAL LITERACY

Gianluca Gravino, Generoso Romano

Abstract


Physical literacy is a vital component of child development, as it supports motor skills, confidence, and motivation toward an active lifestyle. This experimental study investigates the progress in physical literacy among primary school students using the CAPL-2 (Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy), a tool enabling comprehensive assessment of motor skills and motivation, both crucial for a healthy lifestyle. A sample of 60 pupils aged 8-10 participated in a 12-week program supervised by a qualified physical education teacher. The qualitative and quantitative analyses revealed significant improvements in students' motor skills and motivation, highlighting the importance of structured, inclusive programs to sustainably foster physical literacy.

Keywords


Physical Literacy, Primary School; Motor Skills; Student Motivation; Structured Didactics

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.32043/gsd.v8i4.1237

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