Efeitos da dança no desenvolvimento motor de pré-escolas no município de Uruguaiana-RS

Abstract

This almost experimental study investigated the effects of a dance intervention program in the acquisition of fundamental motor skills in children from kindergarten in the city of Uruguaiana, RS. The sample was given for convenience attended 58 children aged 5 and 6 years enrolled in Stage VI of childhood education. The instrument used for data collection was the Movement Assessment Battery for Children 2nd edition (M-ABC 2) Age Band 1 that assesses manual dexterity, Aim & Receiving and Balance. Statistical analysis was compared the average of male and female groups in the categories evaluated with M-ABC 2, and, girls performed better on Aim and Shoot and Balance compared to boys, but the total score after the two groups had a similar result. So dance is capable and efficient to promote changes in motor development.