Introduction In 2008, a conceptual model explaining the role of motor competence (MC) in
children's physical activity (PA), weight status, perceived MC and health-related fitness was …

Objectives This systematic review provides an overview of research elucidating the
relationship between fundamental movement skills (FMS) and physical activity (PA) in …

Childhood obesity rates have risen dramatically over the past few decades. Although obesity
has been linked to poorer neurocognitive functioning in adults, much less is known about …

Background Physical activity (PA) in the early years is associated with a range of positive
health outcomes. Fundamental motor skill (FMS) competence is associated with PA and is …

Background Physical fitness is a powerful health marker in childhood and adolescence, and
it is reasonable to think that it might be just as important in younger children, ie preschoolers …

Background Physical activity provides many health benefits, yet few children meet the
physical activity recommendations. In school-age children, low proficiency in fundamental …

This cross-sectional study examined associations among motor skill competence (MSC) and
health-related fitness (HRF) in youth. A convenient sample of 253 boys and 203 girls (aged …

Fundamental motor skills (FMS) affect children's physical, social, and cognitive
development. To plan successful interventions when promoting the development of …

Context Identifying current physical activity levels and sedentary time of preschool children
is important for informing government policy and community initiatives. This paper reviewed …

Context Being physically active during the early years (age 0–6 years) is vital for healthy
development. Identifying correlates and determinants of physical activity (PA) is crucial to …