Study:
4-yr-olds often not physically ready for school
A “concerning“ number of today's
four-year olds are not physically ready to start school, new research has
revealed, with children's mobility levels said to be at an all-time low.
Early-years specialists monitoring children of school age found a higher number
experience problems with their balance and coordination than previously
thought, ultimately affecting their ability to learn in class.Researchers from
the University of Loughborough said the increase was partly a result of modern
children being less active in their early years compared with previous decades,
with typical movements associated with play and development reduced by the
introduction of electronic toys and screens. Tests to assess Foundation Stage
children's physical development at the start of the first school year found
almost a third to be “of concern“ for lack of motor skills and reflexes. Almost
90% of children demonstrated some degree of movement difficulty for their age.
The tests suggest up to 30% of children are starting school with symptoms
typically associated with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and ADHD -conditions which can
be improved with the correct levels of physical activity, experts say.
Source |
Times of India | 3 September 2016
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