The Role of Elementary School Physical Education Teacher on Developmental Coordination Disorder and Its Components in High School Students in Isfahan

The importance of education can be generalized to its factors and among these factors; the teacher is considered the most important factor. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of elementary school physical education teacher on developmental coordination disorder and its components and its components in high school students in Isfahan.The research method is descriptive-analytical. The statistical population of the study was all first grade high school students in Isfahan which were selected ۱۸۶۷ high school students by using cluster sampling method as a statistical sample. To collect data, were used the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and analysis of variance (ANOVA).The results showed that there was a significant difference between the mean scores of developmental coordination disorder and components (Fine movements/Handwriting, and Motion control) between students with physical education teacher and no physical education teacher (P≤۰.۰۵). But there was no observed significant difference in General coordination component between two groups (P≥۰.۰۵). Furthermore, there was no significant difference between the effect of elementary school physical education teacher on developmental coordination disorder and Its components in boys and girls students.These findings indicate that the role of the physical education teacher is significant in designing and implementing exercise and physical activities as a useful intervention to promote students motor development and general health. Therefore, education and schools, which have an important role in educating students, can use this strategy to help children for achievement growth coordination and fundamental motor skills.

کلیدواژه ها:

physical education teacher ، Growth coordination ، Movement ، Fine movements