The Impact of Coordination-Based Movement Education Model on Balance Development of Five-Year-Old Children

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The Impact of Coordination-Based Movement Education Model on Balance Development of Five-Year-Old Children

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Background With this study, it was aimed to examine the effect of coordination-based movement education model on the development of balance in five-year-old children.

Methods The research was designed with a control group pretest-posttest design, which is one of the quasi-experimental research models. The research group consists of a total of 42 (n=20 experimental n=22 control) five-year-old children formed by using the convenient sampling method, which is one of the purposeful sampling methods. Each participant’s age, body weight, body length and lower extremity limb lengths were measured. As a data collection tool and used the three-part Y Balance Test (YBT) platform, which was previously stated to have high reliability (ICC=0.85-0.93). Reach distances of the participants were measured in 3 directions, anterior posteromedial and posterolateral. YBT scores were determined by calculating the average and normalized values for lower extremity limb length for each reach direction of the obtained scores, and composite YBT scores were determined by taking the averages of anterior, posteromedial and posterolateral reach distance scores. In order to determine whether the collected data are suitable for normal distribution, Levene test was applied first and it was determined that p>0,05 for all parameters as a result of the test. Independent sample T test from parametric tests was used to determine the differences between groups. Paired-group T-test was used to determine within-group differences.

Results According to the results of the research, it was found that the balance motor capacity levels between the experimental and control groups did not differ significantly compared to the pre-test, but there was a significant difference in all reach directions scores in favor of the post-test and experimental group compared to the control group and the pre-test.

Conclusion As a result, it was concluded that coordination-based movement education model had a positive effect on the balance motor capacities of five-year-old children.

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In the early childhood period, movement and mobility are a part of the child’s life, and it is known that with the birth, children begin to discover their own bodies, abilities and their environment with both coarse and fine muscular, voluntary or involuntary movements. It’s been noted worldwide that the majority of the children who are at the preschool stage not encouraged to engage in sufficient movement and physical activity practices, if at all, and the Covid-19 period has led to far more excessive sedentary habits among preschool children as a result of covid restrictions or the risk of getting infected (Berglind and Tynelius, 2017; Santos et al., 2017; Chaput et al., 2016, 2017; De Craemer et al., 2018). According to the World Health Organization (WHO) engagement in preschool implementations based on enough physical activity and exercise will reduce sedentary lifestyle, especially in the current Covid-19 pandemic period, and will be the key to positive health outcomes in both short and long term. (WHO, 2019).

Rosario (2014) defines posture as the orientation of the body in specific positions. It can be described in both stillness and movement. The ability to control one’s body position in space for the purposes of movement and balance is referred to as postural stability (Woollacott and Shumway-Cook, 2002). It is required for maintaining a static position as well as assisting with body coordination during dynamic position changes. Musculoskeletal disorders can be caused by prolonged poor or incorrect posture. Gallahue (1996) emphasizes that developmental fundamental movement education plays a significant role to contribute the development of motor movement, motor performance and motor skills. It is emphasized that at the preschool stage, the fundamental motor skills which are the building blocks for more complex motor skills to be involved in games as well as fundamental movement skill education, play a significant role in children’s development of specific motor activity and develop through exercise along with physical maturation (Gallahue et al., 2019; Hardy et al., 2012; Logan et al., 2018). As a result, the preschool stage is regarded as a critical period for the development of fundamental movement skills, postural balance and postural control. Also, it is claimed that fundamental motor skill performance can help in daily life and facilitate the participation in sports activities at a later age, as well as contribute positively to increasing health, postural balance, postural control and academic achievement (Jaakkola et al., 2015; Stodden et al., 2008). Therefore, it is stated that developmental fundamental movement education practices should be a part of the physical education program starting from the preschool stage until the university, and that participation in these practices contributes positively to the development of certain fundamental motor movement skills and performances (Cooper et al., 1989). One of these fundamental motor movement performance capacities is balance capacity.

In general, balance is defined in two ways as: static (stationary) and dynamic (moving). Static balance refers to the capacity to maintain balance in a fixed position, while dynamic balance refers to the capacity to maintain the balance by maintaining a stable position during moving positions that require reaching or walking (Pollock et al., 2000). It is emphasized that balance performance capacity is a vital capacity that is considered necessary throughout life, particularly during the preschool stage, as well as a very important factor in controlling mobility and coordinated movements (Ringhof & Stein, 2018), forming our daily basic movements, and performing various movement forms (Huxham et al., 2001). Balance performance development is an important factor that contributes to children’s other motor performance capacity and skill development, particularly in early childhood (Huxham et al., 2001). Furthermore, it is stated that poor balance performance in the preschool phase increases the risk of handicap or injury (Ringhof and Stein, 2018) and also, It is claimed that there is a significant correlation in both movement and physical activity, musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, cardiovascular, cardiometabolic health, and motor and cognitive skill profiles in children in early childhood (Carson et al., 2019).

It is thought that there are very limited resources and more research is needed to evaluate the effects of fundamental movement education practices on fundamental motor movement performance and skills for children in early childhood. In this context, with this research, it is aimed to determine the effect of coordination-based movement education model on the balance motor performance development of five-year-old children.

2.1. Research Design and Experimental Approach to the Problem

This research, which aims to reveal the effect of coordination-based movement education model carried out under the control of researchers on the development of balance motor performance capacities, was designed with a control group pre-test-post-test design, which is one of the quasi-experimental research models. While the research group was limited, the convenience sampling method, which is one of the purposeful sampling methods, was used in order to prefer five-year-old preschool children who are in an easily accessible preschool education institution, have no attendance problems, have high participation in classes and have no barriers to participation in the practices. Five-year-old preschool children with similar backgrounds and socioeconomic levels were determined, and the experimental and control groups were formed by objective assignment, in order to eliminate the factors that may adversely affect the internal validity in the implementations and maintenance of the applications and in the procedures related to the application, and to minimize the defects that may occur in the research.

2.2. Research Group and Participants

Demographic information and informed consent form were obtained from the parents for each participant before the coordination-based movement education model, those with complaints of lower extremity and spine pain or medical or neuromuscular-skeletal system disorders that limit participation in exercise and those who refused to participate in the exercise were not included in the study. The research study group consisted of 42 five-year-old preschool students (n = 20 experiment n = 22 control) enrolled in preschool education institutions who met the specified criteria and had no school attendance problems. Furthermore, all the procedures of the study were approved by the ethics committee.

Table 1 provides the information of the demographic characteristics and average values of the participants.

Table 1

Demographic characteristics and frequency percentage distributions and average values of the five-year-old preschool children participating in the study
	Experimental (n = 20%47,6)	Control (n = 22%52,4)	N %
Gender (f) (m) Mass (kg) Height (cm) Lower Limb Length (cm)	9 11 22,48 ± 4,88 1,17 ± ,052 68,60 ± 3,36	12 10 24,31 ± 5,75 1,20 ± ,066 70,59 ± 4,89
x̄ ± SS = mean-standart deviation; (cm) centimeter; (kg) = kilogram; n = number; % = percentage; (f) = female; (m) = male.

2.3. Data Collection Tool

2.3.1. Y Balance Test

The Y Balance Test requires a balanced stance with one lower extremity limb while reaching the anterior (ANT), posterolateral (PL) and posteromedial (PM) directions on the test instrument. With the Y Balance Test, it is aimed to determine the dynamic balance performance capacity levels of the participants while they are moving in three directions (ANT, PM, PL) with each lower extremity limb during stance (Plisky et al., 2009).

In the study, Y Balance Test was used as a Y balance platform (Shaffer et al., 2013), which was previously stated to have high reliability (ICC = 0.85–0.93) and consists of three parts (Move2- Perform, Evansville, Indiana, USA) (Park et al., 2020).

2.3.1.1. Implementation of Y Balance Test

Plisky et al. (2006) provide a brief instructional demonstration to the participants, demonstrating the protocol and application of the test as indicated. Furthermore, Earl and Hertel (2001) stated that the longest reach on the Y Balance Test platform was achieved after six trials in each direction. As a consequence, before the actual test evaluations, the participating children were allowed to perform six trials on each of the three access directions and each lower extremity (Engquist et al., 2015). All of the children who took part in the trials were evaluated for the actual test about 20 minutes after the trials and did not wear sneakers during the process of data collection. Participants were instructed to stand on one leg, toes behind the starting line, and to reach their free lower extremities in the ANT, PM, and PL directions according to their stance legs while maintaining a one-leg stance. A standard test sequence has been established to improve test reproducibility and to create a consistent test protocol. The established test sequence was repeated by reaching the right foot three times in the ANT direction, then the left foot three times in the ANT direction, and the same procedure was repeated for the PM and PL directions (Plisky et al., 2009).

In the actual test evaluations, the participant children were instructed by the researchers to stand on one foot on the test platform with the toes behind the starting line, then reach the tested direction at the target distance without touching the floor, and then return to the starting position while maintaining the same position This is the only instruction given to the children who are taking part in the test. According to the criteria determined in the six main test evaluations, it was noted that the participant children failed in whichever direction they could not perform the test (Plisky et al., 2009).

The actual test assessments have been canceled and repeated if:

When standing on one leg cannot be maintained on the platform. For example, touching the floor with the reach foot or falling off the platform.
When there is a pause in the movement pattern while moving and reaching in the target direction with the reach limb. Exemplifications include reaching and retracting the reach limb or failing to maintain balance within the maximum reach distance.
When the reach limb cannot be set to the start position in a controlled manner.

2.3.1.2. Lower Extremity Limb Length Measurement

After the participants lying on their back on a mat, the researchers measured the length of the lower extremity in centimeters with a meter gauge from the anterior superior iliac to the most distal part of the medial malleolus (Plisky et al., 2009).

2.3.1.3. Evaluation of Y Balance Test Results

The results of the actual test evaluations were analyzed based on each participant’s lower extremity length in the ANT, PL, and PM reach directions. Means and standard deviations were calculated for reach distances and lower extremity lengths in the ANT, PL, and PM directions, and because reach distance is related to lower extremity limb length, the reach distance was normalized to lower extremity limb length. The normalized value was calculated by dividing the reach distance by the lower limb length and multiplying by 100 to express the reach distance as a percentage of the lower limb length. The composite reach distance (average of the three reach directions) was obtained by dividing the sum of the three reach directions by three times the lower extremity limb length and then multiplying by 100 (Plisky et al., 2006; Gribble and Hertel, 2004).

2.4. The Data Collection Process

Measurement and evaluations were made by two researchers who recorded the scores obtained from the Y Balance Test based on coordination-based movement education model. The data collection process was carried out in three phases and is as follows:

2.4.1. Preliminary Studies and Pre-Test Implementation

A preliminary study was conducted prior to beginning the 10 week coordination-based movement education model to start the pre-test, apply the Y Balance Test instructions, organize the Y Balance Test measurement platform, calculate the average time spent per Y Balance Test, and test the Y Balance Test measurement platform. Following the completion of the preliminary studies, the Y Balance Test pre-tests were completed in order to determine the balance level, with one working day separate for the experimental and control groups. All of the preliminary studies and applications were made by the researchers.

2.4.2. Learning – Teaching Processes

The coordination-based movement education model, which was used in the research process and whose effects on balance performance were investigated, was developed and applied by the researchers under the supervision of experts and in accordance with the developmental characteristics of the age group. Following the pre-studies and pre-test measurements, the children in the control group continued their standard preschool education. On the other hand, coordination-based movement education model were applied to the experimental group participants, which facilitated the development of balance performance and variations, as well as the development of coordinated movement performances with parkour, games, and stations designed one after the other. For a total of 10 weeks, the children in the experimental group actively participated in coordination-based movement education model implementations, two different days a week and 40-minute moderate-intensity movement activities per day. The activities were carried out at the school where the children are registered and during the school’s movement and play class hours.

Table 2

Exercises with the experimental group and their duration
Activities by Week	1.	2.	3.	4.	5.	6.	7.	8.	9.	10.
1. Exercises on the mat	X	X	X	X			X		X	X
2. Rope movements		X	X			X		X		X
3. Movements in balance equipment				X		X		X	X	X
4. Movements in the ground balance equipment					X	X			X	X
5. Paired movements						X	X		X	X
6. Rhythm and coordination movements							X	X	X	X

Table 2 shows the activities and durations applied in the study. We administered the post-test, which we had applied to the students in the experiment group and control group at the beginning of the movement program, again at the end of 10 weeks.

The exercise time was limited to 40 minutes. In order to avoid time conflict in the two groups, they attended classes at different times. In the preparation phase of the lessons, preparation and warm-up activities lasting about five minutes were applied before starting each activity. In the main phase of the lesson, which lasted approximately 30 minutes, implemented to containing of development children’s balance, coordination, agility, flexibility, repetition of the previous practice and new fundamental movement skills the coordination-based movement education model in accordance with the parameters specified in Table 2. In the finishing phase of the lessons, cooling and relaxation activities, which lasted about five minutes, were applied. In the implementation of the coordination-based movement education model, all other activities in the preschool were the same between the experimental and control groups, except for the content of the model and the different hours of the lessons. During the implementation of the model, the experimental and control groups did not attend any other physical education classes.

2.4.3. Post-Test Implementation

At the end of 10 weeks, in order to reveal the effect of coordination-based movement education model on balance performance capacity, the Y Balance Test was applied to the experimental and control groups by following the procedure applied in the pre-test in the 11th week.

2.5. Statistical Analyses

The results were statistically analyzed using the SPSS 22.0 software. In order to determine whether the collected data are suitable for normal distribution, Levene test was applied first and it was determined that p > 0,05 for all parameters as a result of the test. Then, independent sample T test from parametric tests was used to determine the differences between groups. Paired-group T-test was used to determine within-group differences. Frequency percentage distributions, body length, body weight, lower extremity limb length, mean and standard deviation values of ANT, PM, PL and Composite reach distance values for all participants’ gender and group (experiment-control) variables were analyzed and interpreted. Cohen’s d method was used to calculate the effect size (Cohen, 1992). In the study, the confidence interval was determined as 95% and the significance level was determined as p < 0,05.

Table 3 The results of the independent sample T test, which was conducted to determine whether there is a significant difference between the balance motor performance capacity post-test Y Balance Test ANT, PM, PL and Composite reach distance mean scores of the experimental and control groups.

As shown in Table 3, the results of the independent sample T-test, which was conducted to compare the ANT, PM, PL and Composite reach distance scores of the Y Balance Test post-test measurements, based on coordination-based movement education model implementations between the experimental and control groups; It is seen that there is a statistically significant difference in favor of the post-test and experimental group in the mean values of the right and left lower extremities in ANT, PM, PL and Compsoite reach distances compared to the control group (p < 0,05). It is assumed that the finding of a significant difference in favor of the post-test and experimental group is due to the implementation of coordination-based movement education model.

Table 4 Paired group T-test results conducted to determine whether there is a significant difference between the experimental group balance motor performance capacity pre-post test Y Balance Test ANT, PM, PL and Composite reach distance mean scores.

As shown in Table 4, the results of the paired group T-test, which was conducted to compare the ANT, PM, PL and Composite reach distance scores of the Y Balance Test pre-post measurements, based on coordination-based movement education model implementations the experimental group; It is seen that there is a statistically significant difference in favor of the post-test and in the mean values of the right and left lower extremities in ANT, PM and PL reach distances compared to the pre-test (p < 0,05, p < 0,01). It is assumed that the finding of a significant difference in favor of the post-test is due to the implementation of coordination-based movement education model.

This current research aims to examine the effect of coordination-based movement education model on the development of balance performance capacities in five-year-old children.

In the research, coordination-based movement education model was applied to the experimental group for a total of 10 weeks, two days a week, and 40 minutes per lesson, in the preschool program’s movement activities classes, which included movement and game activities. The control group, on the other hand, continued in the standard preschool lessons and were not included in the coordination-based movement education model.

When the literature is examined, no research on the preschool stage is found that evaluates the relationship between Y Balance Test performance and movement, play, or physical activity. Nevertheless, studies show that practices involving movement, play, or physical activity improve balance (Tiktampanidi et al., 2021; Plazibat et al., 2021; Barrett and Smerdely, 2002; Costa et al., 2009; Overmoyer and Reiser, 2015). It has also been reported that resistance and flexibility exercises help to improve balance performance (Barrett & Smerdely, 2002). There are numerous tests that can be used to measure the level of balance. The Y Balance Test is one of these tests. In line with the aim of the research, The Y Balance Test (Thorpe & Ebersole, 2008), a dynamic balance test used to provide an accurate interpretation and measurement value for the neuromuscular and coordinated control of the lower extremities and limbs, was used. Furthermore, based on the research’s main findings, it was concluded that coordination-based movement education model contributed to the positive development of balance motor performance capacities in five-year-old children who received movement activity. According to the literature, higher Y Balance Test scores indicate better dynamic balance (Park et al., 2020). A study that examined the physical fitness of children living in urban areas of the United States found that children whose physical activity levels should have been maintained at a high level but were not, experienced cardiovascular problems. As a result, it has been concluded that it is critical to pay attention to movement education models developed in early childhood and childhood. Furthermore, it has been reported that children who participate in early childhood stage movement education models will increase their physical activity, development, and movement skills by collaborating with experts in this field. (Washington, 2001). Gymnastics and movement training interventions, according to Fotiadou et al. (2002), improve static and dynamic balance capacity in preschool children. Dance programs, according to Kostic et al. (2003), can also improve balance capacity, side walking, and backward walking on a platform. Furthermore, Zivcic et al. (2008) concluded that physical activity improves backward walking.

Girls are reported to be better at balance movement than boys until about 7–8 years old (Spodek and Saracho, 2006; Mckenzie et al., 2002), and girls are generally better at dynamic and static balance motor capacities. (Gallahue and Ozmun, 2006; Frederick, 1977; Spodek and Saracho, 2006; DeOreo, 1971). Everke (2009), dynamic balance improved dramatically in backward walking tests at the age of four, with gender differences favoring females. Furthermore, Alpert et al. (1990) proposed that aerobic activities and forward walking on a balance beam increased balance skill. According to a study conducted among children playing volleyball and not having a sportive branch, it was concluded that the balance performance scores of the posterolateral and composite reach directions of the right and left lower extremities were in favor of the volleyball playing group (Ateş, 2017). In a study on women playing football, women football players who play for performance play have a higher lower extremity limb strength than women who do not play performance football, where the results of Star Excursion Balance Test vary by their age of training. It has been reported that they have achieved a significantly greater distance of reach in anterior and posterolateral reach directions, and this may be due to greater neuromuscular control, depending on training and practices involving movement and coordination (Thorpe and Ebersole, 2008). According to the findings of a study that discovered a statistically significant difference in the posteromedial and posterolateral reach aspects of the Y Balance Test but not in the anterior reach direction, balance training practices involving movement and physical activity were applied to the functional test and a lower extremity limb in order to improve the balance variations of healthy individuals (Haksever et al., 2007). This is emphasized that it improves the performance of sustaining the stabilization and makes a positive contribution (Haksever et al., 2007). In a study on women, it was determined that stretching exercises applied for 15 seconds had a positive effect on dynamic balance performance (Costa et al., 2009). In a study conducted on university students who are athletes, depending on the average reach of the Y Balance Test (Lehr et al., 2013) and on basketball players based on the Star Excursion Balance Test (Plisky et al., 2006) was emphasized that the obtained findings can be used to make predictions about lower extremity disability and injuries that may occur in the future. Furthermore, studies show that the Y Balance Test contributes to the prediction of disability and injuries due to general reach performance and asymmetry between lower extremity limbs (Butler et al., 2013; Lehr et al., 2013; O’Malley et al., 2014).

According to the relevant literature and research results, it is seen that the coordination-based movement education model developed the balance performance capacity of five-year-old children in the preschool period and is also very effective in the development and excelling of the balance skills of the learning-teaching processes.

Consequently, it was concluded that coordination-based movement education model contributed to the positive development of balance motor performance capacities in five-year-old children who received movement activity.

More active participation of children in activities should be supported, and effective and efficient learning-teaching processes should be supported in research on preschool children. In addition, modern and learner-centered teaching methods that encourage children’s versatile development should be applied, and it is recommended to increase the number of studies that support the development of other fundamental motor performance capacities, especially balance motor performance capacity.

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Ethics approval and consent to participate

Ethical approval was obtained from the University of Akdeniz Department of Physical Education and Sport ethics committee. A Participant Information Form was given to the parents of the participants and informed written consent was obtained prior to data collection. Those who did not want to participate in the study were not included.

Consent to Publish

Publication consent was obtained from the parents of the children participating in the study before the study.

Data availability

The datasets generated and analysed during the current study are not publicly available due to the potential to compromise individual privacy but are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.

Competing interests

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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The Impact of Coordination-Based Movement Education Model on Balance Development of Five-Year-Old Children

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Abstract

1. Backgrounds

2. Method

2.1. Research Design and Experimental Approach to the Problem

2.2. Research Group and Participants

2.3. Data Collection Tool

2.3.1. Y Balance Test

2.3.1.1. Implementation of Y Balance Test

2.3.1.2. Lower Extremity Limb Length Measurement

2.3.1.3. Evaluation of Y Balance Test Results

2.4. The Data Collection Process

2.4.1. Preliminary Studies and Pre-Test Implementation

2.4.2. Learning – Teaching Processes

2.4.3. Post-Test Implementation

2.5. Statistical Analyses

3. Results

4. Discussion

5. Conclusion

Abbreviations

Declarations

References

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