The effect of a psychomotor intervention program in children 3–10 years of age: a systematic review

Abstract

Psychomotor Interventions Program (PIP) is defined as a treatment that uses physical activities to solve problems. This study aims to inform the efficacy of a PIP in typically developing children from 3 to 10 years. This systematic review evaluated twelve studies which met inclusion criteria in terms of participants characteristics, intervention procedures, data collection methods, assessment tools, results and intervention outcomes. Twelve selected studies contained a variety of motor proficiency, motor competence, social competence, self-concept and emotional competence. These studies presented the effect of a PIP in different domains of child development. Children’s motor profile can have a positive effect after the first two months of implementation of PIP, but for other domains in children's personality a longer duration and frequency is proposed. We can conclude that a PIP plays a significant role in child development and it can be a crucial tool in daily kindergartens and nurseries programs. © 2022 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.