The role of physical education activities in the harmonious development of personality of preschool children

Kindergarten activities represent not only a part of the compulsory curriculum , but due to teachers abilities and skills, they become multi-disciplinary having the ultimate aim of arriving in time to the formation of harmonious individuals. Such individuals are wanted to be endowed with all the physical, spiritual and moral qualities of a good citizen. Physical education in kindergarten takes various forms from which there are some common activities: refreshing gymnastics, walking and games. Game is the means through which group relations are being consolidated at their highest level because it facilitates the development of initiative, independence, responsibility. Respecting the teams discipline and the competition rules, assuming chores inside the group, integrating in groups which have a competitive spirit- those are some of the games objectives. Movement games allow complex manifestations and permit the simultaneous development of moving skills, qualities and abilities. Thus basic skills are being consolidated: walking, running, jumping, throwing and catching, climbing, balance. The development of some physical qualities is also activated: speed in its many forms of manifestation, resistance, force and the improvement of balance. Motion game allows manifestation of initiative and independence in actions. Walks and trips help strengthen childs health and also help building movement skills. Children familiarize, in the same time, with the environment and have the opportunity to know aspects from the adults activities and achievements. Walks contribute to the moral education of children by teaching them not to avoid physical effort; to overcome some difficulties by developing their will, courage, team spirit. Physical education has a recreational side by making the transfer from the dominant intellectual activities to the physical ones, by offering a pleasant alternative to work. The fundamental means used mainly in all physical education activities is physical exercise. Any exercise becomes a suitable means if it is properly done, based on certain methodological rules and regulations as to achieve a specific objective. Balance exercises are performed on reduced support from a stationary position or moving. They form the habit of keeping a correct body position, provide stability and contribute to the formation of characters positive qualities. Dragging is used to straighten the spine, to strengthen the muscles of the arms, legs and trunk. Dragging exercises develop self-control and swiftness in moving. Climbing exercises develop the muscles force, prevent spinal deformities, develop the coordination of the movement between arms and legs, educate and strengthen the courage and self-confidence, stimulate the will to overcome difficulties. Throwing and catching help to the formation of certain moral and physical qualities, such as: ability, speed, precision, force, will, perseverance.

Physical exercises and games have the purpose of forming and maintaining some traits. Regular practice educates pupils tenacity, sense of order, desire to selfimprove and affirm. Team competitions have the role to teach values as respect for the partner, friendship, cooperation. Thus children develop certain competences required for a good integration in school life: listening, focus, observing and making differences, following verbal directions. Through sport some lose trophies, some gain glory; but everybody gets health, resistance, optimism and beauty!