BACKGROUND: Fundamental movement skill (FMS) proficiency is positively associated with
physical activity and fitness levels. The objective of this study was to systematically review …

Background The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.9 million deaths
worldwide are attributable to physical inactivity and at least 2.6 million deaths are a result of …

Background Physical activity among children and adolescents is associated with lower
adiposity, improved cardio‐metabolic health, and improved fitness. Worldwide, fewer than …

Appropriate levels of motor competence are an integrated part of individuals' health-related
fitness, and physical education is proposed as an important context for developing a broad …

The purpose of this study was to assess validity and reliability of the TGMD-2 on Flemish
children with intellectual disability. The total sample consisted of 99 children aged 7-10 …

Background Fundamental movement skills (FMS) are assumed to be the basic prerequisite
motor movements underpinning coordination of more integrated and advanced movement …

Objective. This systematic review synthesized current randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
examining casual evidence regarding the effects of traditional and exergaming‐based …

Background Early childhood services have been identified as a key setting for promoting
healthy eating and physical activity as a means of preventing overweight and obesity …

OBJECTIVE: To provide a user's guide for selecting an appropriate method to assess
sedentary behaviours among children and adolescents. DESIGN: While recommendations …

This study investigated the fundamental motor skill proficiency of Hong Kong children ages 6–
9. Ninety-one male and 76 female Chinese students (mean age= 7.6 years) from six local …