Proposal for a recreational programme using athletics to develop basic motor skills in primary school students aged 6–8

This study aims to propose a recreational programme using athletics to help children develop certain basic motor skills, such as speed, static balance and soft ball throwing, and to evaluate its effectiveness in developing these skills among primary school students aged 6-8.Additionally, the study seeks to explore the role of athletics in enhancing basic motor skills such as speed, static balance and soft ball throwing.The researchers employed an experimental design involving two equivalent groups, which were divided equally into an experimental group and a control group.A targeted sample of 40 students (both male and female) from Djilali Ben Youssef Primary School in Boumdeffir Municipality, Ain Defla Province, was selected.The researcher relied on a recreational programme utilising athletics for children, alongside tests recommended by experts.These tests included assessments of basic motor skills, such as a 20-metre speed test, a static balance test on a board and a soft ball throwing test.The study concluded that the recreational programme had a positive effect on improving certain basic motor skills.Furthermore, the engagement and enthusiasm of this age group with the provided games and activities was observed.