DESIGNING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GAMES FOR OVERWEIGHT CHILDREN AGED 5–6 IN PRESCHOOLS
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Nguyen Ngoc Hoang Trang, Le Hai, Nguyen Thi Thanh Ngoc
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This study was conducted to design and verify the effectiveness of a system of physical activity games for overweight children aged 5–6 at Tam Hiep Kindergarten, Chau Thanh District, Tien Giang Province. Based on theoretical foundations regarding the role of physical activity games in physical, psychological, and social development, the research team selected seven optimal games through surveys, expert consultation, and initial trials. The official experiment was implemented over 12 weeks (three sessions per week) with 12 overweight children, focusing on three core criteria (comfort level, participation, and activity density) as well as physical indicators (weight, height, BMI). Results showed that the children’s average weight decreased by 0.91 kg, height increased by 0.7 cm, and BMI decreased by 0.83 points, with all changes being statistically significant (p < 0.05). Moreover, the children participated more enthusiastically and confidently, while cooperation and positive exercise habits were cultivated. Games G6, G8, and G1 were particularly outstanding, achieving high scores in all three criteria. The study confirms that the system of physical activity games not only contributes to safe control of overweight and obesity but also enhances health and holistic development, and can be replicated in early childhood education.
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Nguyen Ngoc Hoang Trang, Le Hai, Nguyen Thi Thanh Ngoc
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