The Impact of Integgrating Nutrition and Sports Activities in Kindergarten Children

Abstract

     This study aimed to identify the impact of integration between nutrition and sports activities on kindergarten children. To achieve this, the descriptive survey approach was used, and questionnaires and interviews were used as tools for data collection. The research sample consisted of (148) kindergarten children in government schools affiliated with the Wasit Education Directorate. They were selected using a cluster random sampling method, and (6) interviews were conducted. Using the statistical program (SPSS) to analyze the data, the study results showed that the tool obtained an overall average of 2.96 out of 4.00. At the domain level, the axis of (nutrition concept) obtained an average of (2.89), followed by the axis, both of which received a (high) rating. While they agreed to a very high degree that children work during the children's lunch break, with an average of (2.50). The children also indicated in personal interviews that the nutrition and sports activities that children practice in the kindergarten they attend and practice are healthy, and that there is awareness among families about the type of food and sports activities provided to children. In light of the results The study presented a set of recommendations and proposals to introduce the concept of nutrition and its diversity for children as courses in qualifying and training children and their families on the quality of nutrition.