Development of the accuracy of movements of different parts of the body among children aged 5-7 years old by using exercises with laser pointer
Introduction. Methods of development of balance, eye and accuracy of motor actions fulfillment by different parts of the musculoskeletal system are now insufficiently developed in the system of physical education of preschoolers. Exercising with a laser pointer in different parts of the body is a universal movement action. These exercises are fun and engaging for children and enhance and enrich their motor experience. They are preparatory and lead-up exercises for performing basic types of movements. The experimental substantiation of the methodology for the development of the accuracy of movements using exercises with a laser pointer with different parts of the musculoskeletal system in children 5-7 years old is the aim of the study. Research methodology and organization. The study involved 48 children. The pedagogical experiment lasted 7 months. 82 lessons were conducted to develop the accuracy of movements using special exercises with a laser pointer. The accuracy of the movements with the pointer was carried out on the basis of the analysis of video recordings of movements during the tests "Ring" and "Curve". Research results and discussion. The use of laser pointer exercises has a positive effect on the development of movement accuracy in children. It has been proved that children in the experimental group make significantly fewer mistakes when performing tasks for accuracy than preschoolers from the control group (p <0.05). The sum of errors in children of the experimental group is less when performing tasks "Ring" by 2.2 and "Curve" by 2.5 times than among preschoolers from the control group. The highest accuracy rates of the laser trajectory along a given contour were recorded when performing movements with the forearm. Conclusions. New knowledge about the features of the development of accuracy of movements by different parts of the musculoskeletal system in children aged 5-7 years was obtained during the study. To develop accuracy, it is necessary to use a set of physical exercises with a laser pointer from various body positions.