In the thesis, we aimed to determine the extent to which a 10-day riding program, designed to develop balance and coordination, affects the development of these two motor skills. The study included 20 children aged 5 to 6 years, with 10 children placed in the experimental group and 10 in the control group. All children were tested using three balance tests and three coordination tests, both before and after the experiment. The tests were uniform and age-appropriate for all participants. For the experimental group, we designed and implemented a 10-day riding program, while the control group did not participate in any additional exercise. The riding program included exercises specifically intended to enhance balance and coordination. The results indicated differences in progress across all six tests, with the experimental group showing slightly greater improvement compared to the control group. Our findings suggest that the 10-day riding program positively contributes to the development of balance and coordination. We conclude that extending the duration of the riding program would likely result in even greater progress.
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