A Study on the Importance of Practicing Physical and Sports Activities in the School Environment among Children Aged 6–10 Years in the Province of Béjaïa

Abstract

This study investigates the importance of physical and sports activities (PSA) within educational institutions. The main objective was to identify the differences between pupils who regularly participate in physical and sports activities and those who do not. Accordingly, the study sought to answer the following research questions: What is the importance of participating in physical and sports activities for children? Are there significant differences between pupils who participate in physical and sports activities and those who do not?

A descriptive research design was adopted, and data were collected through systematic observation using an observation grid comprising a set of behavioral indicators. The instrument was administered to a sample of schoolchildren aged 6–10 years from the Wilaya of Béjaïa, Algeria. The findings revealed that participation in physical and sports activities plays a significant role in promoting children's overall development, particularly in the cognitive, social, emotional, and psychomotor domains.