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Publisher: Peytchinski Publishing Ltd.
ISSN: 1312-773X (Online)
Issue: 2025, vol. 31, issue4
Subject Area: Medicine
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DOI: 10.5272/jimab.2025314.6657
Published online: 09 December 2025
Original article
J of IMAB. 2025 Oct-Dec;31(4):6657-6662
FAMILY ENVIRONMENT AS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR FOR THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Ruska Paskaleva
, Violeta Ivanova, Vanya Pavlova, Nora Taneva-Georgieva,
Department of Kinesitherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
ABSTRACT:
Daily locomotor activity and proper nutrition influence the normal development of muscles, joints and system of children. They provide beneficial stimuli for the growing skeleton and postural control.
The aim of the present study was to investigate and analyse the lifestyle and locomotor habits in the family by means of a survey and thorough examination of children.
Material/Methods: Within the framework of the screening studies on the physical development of preschool children conducted in the Stara Zagora municipality, a survey with the major part of the parents of children with postural abnormalities was also carried out. Of the 773 parents who participated in the survey, 77.7% were women. The families in the age group of 35 to 45 years (49.1%) and 25 to 35 years (43.7%) were predominant.
Results: The motivation for sport of the surveyed parents is an important part of the survey. The main incentive for 82.8% of families engaged in sports was to maintain and improve their health. Regarding the frequency of sports activities, the largest group (36.3%) declared engagement in such activities 2-3 times a week. Healthy nutrition is associated with proper musculoskeletal development.
Keywords: family, locomotor activity, sport, proper nutrition, children, preschool age,
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Please cite this article as: Paskaleva R, Ivanova V, Pavlova V, Taneva - Georgieva N. Family Environment as an Important Factor for the Physical Development of Preschool Children. J of IMAB. 2025 Oct-Dec;31(4):6657-6662. [Crossref - 10.5272/jimab.2025314.6657]
Correspondence to: Ruska Paskaleva, Department of Kinesitherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Trakia University, Stara Zagora; 11, Armeyska Str., Stara Zagora, Bulgaria; E-mail: ruska.paskaleva@trakia-uni.bg
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Received: 21 October 2025
Published online: 09 December 2025