In 2008, Stodden and colleagues took a unique developmental approach toward addressing the potential role of motor competence in promoting positive or negative trajectories of …
In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) world pandemic, affected countries such as Spain enacted measures comprising compulsory confinement as well as restrictions …
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 …
R Figueroa, R An - Maternal and child health journal, 2017 - Springer
Objectives Preschoolers 3–5 years of age are in a crucial stage of motor skill competence. While preschoolers develop their motor skill competence through engagement in physical …
K Ishii, A Shibata, M Adachi, K Nonoue, K Oka - BMC Public Health, 2015 - Springer
Background Physical activity levels in childhood have decreased, making the promotion of children's physical activity an important issue. The present study examined gender and …
F Xin, ST Chen, C Clark, JT Hong, Y Liu… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Preschool-aged children are in a critical period of developing fundamental movement skills (FMS). FMS have a close link with physical activity (PA). This study aimed to systematically …
This cross-sectional study examined fundamental movement skill competency among deprived preschool children in Northwest England and explored sex differences. A total of …
M Blanchet, C Assaiante - Children, 2022 - mdpi.com
Mastering motor skills is important for children to achieve functional mobility and participate in daily activities. Some studies have identified that students with specific learning disorders …
C Lawson, ELJ Eyre, J Tallis… - Perceptual and Motor …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Fundamental Movement Skill (FMS) proficiency is an important antecedent of physical activity for children and adolescents. Many studies report children's overall FMS proficiency …