Episteme: Jurnal Kajian Mahasiswa
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Episteme: Jurnal Kajian Mahasiswa

Physical and Motor Development Characteristics of Children Aged 7–12 Years and Their Implications for Learning in Primary Schools

Isna Annisa Firda (STIT Bustanul Ulum)
Resti Fatma Ayuningsih (MI Raudlatul Hidayah Lampung Tengah)
Ni’matulloh Al-Jauhariyah (Institut Agama Islam Badrus Sholeh)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Aug 2026

Abstract

Understanding the physical and motor development characteristics of children aged 7–12 years is essential for designing effective learning in primary schools. However, previous studies have generally examined these aspects separately, with limited discussion of their implications for classroom practice. This study aims to synthesize current evidence on children’s physical and motor development and its implications for primary education through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). The review followed the PRISMA guidelines, analyzing peer-reviewed articles selected based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria from major academic databases. The findings indicate that physical growth and motor competence significantly influence students’ learning readiness, classroom participation, cognitive engagement, and social interaction. These developmental characteristics require teachers to implement age-appropriate, movement-based, and differentiated learning strategies. This review contributes by integrating current evidence into a comprehensive framework that supports curriculum development and instructional planning, while providing practical recommendations for creating developmentally responsive learning environments in primary schools.

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episteme

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Religion Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Mathematics Social Sciences Other

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Episteme: Jurnal Kajian Mahasiswa This journal is a journal of student work published by the College of Tarbiyah (STIT) Bustanul ‘Ulum Lampung Tengah. The work published is an original research or literature review written by students. Literature review written by students. The scope of published ...