Habilidades motoras estabilizadoras e possíveis distinções entre escolas públicas e privadas de Flores da Cunha-RS

Abstract

Introduction: The school is a favorable environment for the development of fundamental motor skills, since it contributes to the increase of the child's motor repertoire. However, it is not known whether there is a difference in the motor performance of children from public and private schools. Objective: To verify if there is a difference in stabilizing motor skills in children from public and private schools in the city of Flores da Cunha - RS. Methods: The sample consisted of 10 children divided into two groups, 5 from public schools and 5 from private schools. Performance assessments of stabilizing motor skills were performed through the tests of balance in one foot, forward rolling and directed walking. The skill development stages were analyzed on an average basis and compared between the two groups (private school x public school). Results: Regarding the performance of stabilizing motor skills, no significant differences were found between the groups analyzed, as well as no significant differences were found in the level of development of the different skills in the total sample. Conclusion: Children from public and private schools do not present significant differences in the performance of stabilizing motor skills. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]