The effect of recreational exercises using exploratory games on developing some basic movements in kindergarten children

Abstract

Human capital is the true wealth of any society, and children are at the forefront of this wealth in facing the challenges of the modern age. Since childhood is the foundation of the future, and caring for children in their early years is the basis upon which their sound development in subsequent stages is built, it is essential to pay attention to this stage and not neglect it. Efforts should be made to benefit from it by investing in individuals' energies and guiding them in the right educational direction. Play is a dynamic process that expresses the individual's need for enjoyment and pleasure, and satisfies the modern inclination towards activity. Play is one of the most effective educational methods, as it is nature's way of life in early childhood, a stage characterized by the urgent need for movement. Primary school is a fertile ground for teaching various forms of recreational exercises through exploratory activities, as it forms the basis for teaching different movements. The researcher concluded that there is a positive impact of recreational exercises through exploratory games, as they contributed to the development of the basic movements under investigation. Traditional sports activities followed according to the sports curriculum achieved development in the basic skills of the control group.