Atletismo en la escuela: Peculiaridades de las clases de atletismo para escolares (1a parte)

Abstract

This article, which will be published in two parts, intends to make the reader know certain basic procedures about the performing of systematic physical activity, through athletics practice. Firstly, we will review the organic and mental elements of children in this situation. Secondly, some relevant characteristics of the functional child development in different grades of instruction, and the way by which they evolve in the athletics practice, according to each level are presented. Finally, some considerations about the medical-pedagogic control on the health condition and physical development of children during school athletics practices, are included.