Effects of an integrated physical education/music program in changing early childhood perceptual-motor performance

Author(s): Sherrill, C., Gench, B.

Journal/Book: Percept Mot Skills. 1981; 53: 151-4.

Abstract: Two approaches to facilitating perceptual-motor development in children, ages 4 to 6 yr., were investigated. The experimental group (n = 15) received 24 sessions of integrated physical education/music instruction based upon concepts of Kodaly and Dalcroze. The control group (n = 15) received 24 sessions of movement exploration and self- testing instruction. Analysis of covariance indicated that significant improvement occurred only in the experimental group, with discharges changes in the motor, auditory, and language aspects of perceptual- motor performance as well as total score.

Keyword(s): Child. Child Development. Child, Preschool. Human. Motor Skills. Music Therapy/methods. Physical Education and Training. Visual Perception

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