Evaluación de psicomotricidad mediante bicicleta de equilibrio en inicial 2, Unidad Educativa Manuel J. Calle

Abstract

During the early childhood education stage, the development of psychomotor skills is an essential pillar for the overall growth of children. The motor experiences experienced during this phase strengthen this process and promote the acquisition of fundamental skills. In this context, the implementation of innovative resources, such as the balance bike, has become a fun and effective tool for stimulating motor development in preschool. The present research, entitled "Evaluation of psychomotor skills using a balance bike in Preschool II, Manuel J. Calle Educational Unit," aimed to analyze the impact of this resource on children aged 4 and 5. The study was conducted using a mixed-method approach, with a quasi-experimental design and a quantitative longitudinal study, over a 12-week period during the 2024–2025 school year. Sixty-four students (34 boys and 30 girls) participated, selected based on inclusion criteria and with the authorization of their guardians. The Jack Capón Test was used for the assessment, an instrument that measured aspects such as body awareness, balance, general coordination, and hand-eye coordination. The pretest results reflected homogeneity in both groups, although with specific gender differences. After the intervention, significant improvements were evident: girls excelled in balance and one-foot hopping, while boys showed greater progress in ball reception and obstacle course completion. These findings confirm the usefulness of the balance bike as an effective teaching strategy for children's psychomotor development.