Physical activity plays a very important role in a child's development. It forms the human body and its functions, affects proper physical, mental and social development. With the help of movements and own activity, the child develops independence, gets to know the world around him, gains experience, develops memory and attention.
Young children are "exercise hungry", so parents and teachers should provide as many opportunities as possible to satisfy and develop the natural need for exercise.
Taking care of the health of young children, we cannot forbid the child to run, jump or perform other physical activities. During free physical activities, the child gets to know the world around him, the environment, objects or phenomena, and also develops memory and concentration.
In addition, physical activity:
affect the development of all motor skills and motor skills,
• strengthens muscles, joints and bones,
increases lung capacity,
positively affects blood and oxygen circulation,
• strengthens the work of the heart.
In addition, the child naturally learns to overcome difficulties and control his emotions, achieving his first successes or failures. Physical activity also creates relationships with other children. During play, the child learns to be prosocial and to function with other children in the group.
The paradigm of physical activity for children shows that for the proper development of the child, it is necessary to take care of daily walks and physical activity on the playground or in the open air. Several times a week, different types of physical activity should be planned for the child, such as playing with a ball or riding a bicycle, scooter or rollerblades. It is also important to do strength and endurance exercises such as dancing, swimming or martial arts 2-3 times a week.
Provide your child with an appropriately stimulating environment to encourage exercise. Make sure that your child has sports accessories that will encourage the child to be active in sports. The website of the educational store Mental.ua includes a whole category of goods for physical development.
The toys and tools offered there include, among others, endless Swedish walls and climbing frames, jumping trampolines and sports balls that teach cooperation, healthy competition and compliance. Among the sports assortment, you will also find sports equipment and equipment for a mini-gym.
