Betydelsen av fysisk aktivitet för barns koncentration i förskolan
En studie om betydelsen av fysisk aktivitet för barns koncentrationsförmåga vid samlingar i förskolan
ConcentrationPreschoolPhysical activityMovementEducational collected situationKoncentrationFörskolaFysisk aktivitetRörelsePedagogisk samling
The purpose of this investigation was to investigate how being outdoors and participating in physical activities affect the concentration in a collection situation among children.The methods I chose were observation of two groups of children two times each and interviews with four educators.The results showed that the concentration in the collected situation depends on past activity, where it has taken place and that the environment has an impact. If the previous activity been more active and physical the subsequent collected situation is calmer and the children more concentrate. The facts that the children have been outside in an inspiring environment that encourage playing and movement also have a position impact on the child´s ability to concentrate. The collected situation is an important moment in the preschool day when the kids need to congregate and get a chance for social interaction and a sense of togetherness with all the children and teachers. The conclusion is that there is a relationship between movement, physical activity and an increased concentration. But if it applies equally to all children, regardless of age or certain disabilities, remains to be seen in further research.