A narrative review of motor competence in children and adolescents: what we know and what we need to find out
Lack of physical activity is a global public health problem causing not only morbidity and
premature mortality, but it is also a major economic burden worldwide. One of the …
premature mortality, but it is also a major economic burden worldwide. One of the …
Effect of a 6-week active play intervention on fundamental movement skill competence of preschool children: a cluster randomized controlled trial
This study examined the effectiveness of an active play intervention on fundamental
movement skills of 3-to 5-year-old children from deprived communities. In a cluster …
movement skills of 3-to 5-year-old children from deprived communities. In a cluster …
Relationship between physical activity, screen time and weight status among young adolescents
It is well established that lack of physical activity and high bouts of sedentary behaviour are
now associated with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. The purpose of this study was to …
now associated with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. The purpose of this study was to …
Motor competence assessment in physical education–convergent validity between fundamental movement skills and functional movement assessments in …
Background The meaningful assessment of motor competence is well positioned for school-
based curricular emphasis, through the integration of motor skills and movement patterns in …
based curricular emphasis, through the integration of motor skills and movement patterns in …
Does fundamental movement skill proficiency vary by sex, class group or weight status? Evidence from an Irish primary school setting
This study examined fundamental movement skill (FMS) proficiency among male (N= 216)
and female (N= 198) Irish primary school pupils from Year 2 to Year 7 (9.0±1.7 years) …
and female (N= 198) Irish primary school pupils from Year 2 to Year 7 (9.0±1.7 years) …
[HTML][HTML] Do our movement skills impact our cognitive skills? Exploring the relationship between cognitive function and fundamental movement skills in primary school …
Objectives The literature suggests that there is a relationship between motor function and
cognitive development however, few studies have explored the specific role of Functional …
cognitive development however, few studies have explored the specific role of Functional …