Comparison the Effect of Gymnastic Training and Free Playing on Motor Proficiency of Children

The aim of this study was the gymnastic and free play children’s motor proficiency comparison who participated in summer 1394. 15 participant were selected randomly in each group. Motor proficiency was assessed at the beginning of classes and at the end of classes after 12 weeks with Bruininks – oseretsky test of motor proficiency. For data analysis in meaningful level less than 0/05, kolmogrov – smirnov test, and t – test was used. The result showed that gymnastic group were effectively better in growth, fine and total motor proficiency scores. it shows that just free play in enrich environment is not enough to reach develop children`s motor proficiency. Also they need organized/systematic guidance, and should learn the fundamental basic movement to achieve optimal motor development. It seems that gymnastic with regard to its sport base can contain most of the fundamental basic movement and as a result improve motor proficiency.