The development of fundamental movement skills (FMS) is associated with positive health‐
related outcomes. Children do not develop FMS naturally through maturational processes …

" Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum" emphasizes the how, what and why of
curriculum development to help you create the most effective programs for young children …

Background Over the past two decades, achievement goal theory (AGT) has been used as a
theoretical framework to design and implement motor skill programming in young children …

This study examined the influence of gender and region on object control (OC) and
locomotor skill development. Participants were 275 midwestern African American and 194 …

Two studies were conducted to examine the effects of motivational climate on motor-skill
development and perceived physical competence in kindergarten children with …

Fundamental movement skills form the foundation for many of the specific motor skills
employed in popular sports and leisure activities. Little data exist on the prevalence and …

The intent of this study was to examine how students (ages 5.9 to 10.9 years) with and
without disabilities benefit from an inclusive mastery climate intervention. Participants were …

Obesity is increasing globally, affecting children's health and development. This study
examines the influence of a motor skill intervention on the daily routine, self-perceptions …

42 JOPERD• Volume 77 No. 2• February 2006 they will be used as a framework for the
current discussion. Due to the developmental nature of children, the following guidelines are …

Fundamentado em teorias de motivação (Ames, 1987, 1992a, b; Epstein, 1988, 1989;
Nicholls, 1984) o objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a influência de uma intervenção …