The development of personality through physical movement during infancy

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7346/-fei-XX-02-22_29

Keywords:

Personality, Physical education, Infancy, Development, Movement

Abstract

This article reports a systematic review carried out with the aim of scientifically validating the influence that motor activity and movement in general could have on the personality confirming an individual’s uniqueness and unity, influenced by the experiences he/she lives and the environment around him/she. Is introduced the concept of personality, particularly related to motor aspect in the growing age and are taken into consideration the areas in which it is divided: motor, cognitive, relational and emotional; then 12 articles are analysed concerning motility in the form of game-sport, physical education or just movement and the effects that it produces on the overall development of individuals in preschool and school age, from 0 to 10/11 years old.

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Published

2022-08-30

How to Cite

Valentini, M., & Ubertini, S. (2022). The development of personality through physical movement during infancy. Formazione & Insegnamento, 20(2), 374–386. https://doi.org/10.7346/-fei-XX-02-22_29

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