مجلة الابداع الرياضي
Volume 17, Numéro 2, Pages 159-186
2026-09-30

The Role Of Physical And Sports Activity In Guiding Children's Behavior In Early Childhood (ages 3–5): An Experimental Field Study In Preschool Institutions In Boumerdes Province, Algeria

Authors : Djedda Aissa . Hocini Mohamed Amine . Belkheir Abdelkader .

Abstract

This study aims to examine the role of physical education activities in guiding children's behavior in early childhood (3–5 years). It is based on an experimental field study conducted in selected kindergartens in the Wilaya of Boumerdes. The study adopted an experimental design involving two groups: an experimental group that was exposed to a structured physical activity program, and a control group that followed the regular kindergarten program. A pre-test and post-test were used to measure the impact of the intervention on children's behavior. The results revealed statistically significant differences in favor of the experimental group, indicating the effectiveness of physical education activities in promoting positive behavior in children. These activities contributed to improving social interaction, enhancing self-discipline, and developing emotional regulation skills. The findings highlight the importance of integrating physical education activities into early childhood education programs as an effective pedagogical tool for fostering balanced personality development during this critical stage of growth.

Keywords

Physical and sports educational activity ; behavior ; preschool / kindergarten