Background Given the rapid development during the early years (0-4 years), an
understanding of the health implications of physical activity is needed. The purpose of this …

Objective. This study synthesized literature concerning casual evidence of effects of various
physical activity programs on motor skills and cognitive development in typically developed …

To meet daily physical activity time recommendations, particularly in children, the pattern of
overall 24-hour activity needs to be considered, since the day is made up of sleep time …

Background Gross motor competence confers health benefits, but levels in children and
adolescents are low. While interventions can improve gross motor competence, it remains …

Purpose To examine the associations among preschoolers fundamental motor skills, screen-
time, physical activity (PA), and sedentary behavior (SB). Methods Children ages 3–4years …

Positive activity behaviours (ie higher physical activity [PA]/lower sedentary behaviour [SB])
are beneficial from infancy, yet evidence suggests that young children (0‐to 6‐year‐olds) …

The mastery of fundamental movement skills (FMS) has been purported as contributing to
children's physical, cognitive and social development and is thought to provide the …

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

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

For this report, organized sport is defined as physical activity that is directed by adult or
youth leaders and involves rules and formal practice and competition. School and club …