scholarly journals Do Children Accurately Estimate Their Performance of Fundamental Movement Skills?

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Almeida ◽  
Carlos Luz ◽  
Rui Martins ◽  
Rita Cordovil
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Motor Competence ◽  
Balance Beam ◽  
Actual Performance ◽  
Movement Skills ◽  
Fundamental Movement Skills ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Walking Backward

An inaccurate perception of motor competence might compromise the engagement of children in physical activities and might be a problem in terms of safety in physical education classes or at playgrounds. The relationship between estimation and actual performance in children with different levels of performance in fundamental movement skills (FMS) was analyzed. Three hundred and three children (aged 6–10 years) were ranked according to their performance in FMS tasks: jumping, kicking, throwing, and walking backward (WB) on a balance beam. Tertiles were created for each task according to children’s performance. Before performing the tasks, children estimated their maximum performance. Absolute percent errors (i.e., deviation percentage from accurate estimations) and error tendency (i.e., frequency of underestimations, right judgments, or overestimations) were calculated. All performance groups tended to overestimate their skills at all tasks, except for the upper tertile group at the WB task (underestimation tendency). After controlling for age, children in the lower tertiles were consistently less accurate than children in the upper tertiles, exhibiting greater absolute percent errors for all the tasks. The overestimation tendency that was found might positively influence children’s engagement in physical activities, but unrealistic estimations might be a problem in terms of safety.

scholarly journals The 24-h Movement Compositions in Weekday, Weekend Day or Four-Day Periods Differentially Associate with Fundamental Movement Skills

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 828
Author(s):  
Clare M. P. Roscoe ◽  
Michael J. Duncan ◽  
Cain C. T. Clark
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Compositional Data ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Compositional Data Analysis ◽  
Motor Competence ◽  
Object Control ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Movement Skills ◽  
Fundamental Movement Skills ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between weekday, weekend day and four-day physical activity (PA) behaviours and fundamental movement skills (FMS) in British preschool children from a low socio-economic status background using compositional data analysis (CoDA). One hundred and eighty-five preschool children aged 3–4 years provided objectively assessed PA and sedentary behaviour (SB) data (GENEActiv accelerometer) and FMS (TGMD-2). The association of 24-h movement behaviours with FMS was explored using CoDA and isotemporal substitution (R Core Team, 3.6.1). When data were considered compositionally (SB, light PA (LPA), moderate and vigorous PA (MVPA)) and adjusted for age, BMI and sex, the weekday-derived composition predicted total motor competence (r2 = 0.07), locomotor (r2 = 0.08) and object control skills (r2 = 0.09); the weekend day-derived composition predicted total motor competence (r2 = 0.03) and object control skills (r2 = 0.03), the 4-day-derived composition predicted total motor competence (r2 = 0.07), locomotor (r2 = 0.07) and object control skills (r2 = 0.06) (all p < 0.05). Reallocation of 5 min of LPA at the expense of any behaviour was associated with significant improvements in total motor competence, locomotor and object control skills; for weekend-derived behaviours, MVPA was preferential. Considering movement behaviours over different time periods is required to better understand the effect of the 24-h movement composition on FMS in preschool children.

scholarly journals Investigating the Age-Related Association between Perceived Motor Competence and Actual Motor Competence in Adolescence

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (17) ◽  
pp. 6361
Author(s):  
Conor Philpott ◽  
Brian Donovan ◽  
Sarahjane Belton ◽  
Diarmuid Lester ◽  
Michael Duncan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Future Research ◽  
Motor Competence ◽  
Functional Movement ◽  
Movement Skills ◽  
Fundamental Movement Skills ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Adolescent Perceptions ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Related Association

Irish adolescents have been found to possess high perceptions of motor competence. However, there is an evidential value to investigating the strength of the relationship between adolescent perceptions of motor competence and their low levels of actual motor competence. The purpose of this research was to gather data on the fundamental, functional, and perceived motor competence in adolescents, differentiated by year group, to discern if participants could assess their perceptions of ability. Data were collected on adolescents (N = 373; mean age: 14.38 ± 0.87 years; 47.7% female) across six second-level schools in Ireland, including measurements of fundamental movement skills, functional movement, and perceived motor competence. Poor levels of fundamental and functional movement were observed, with significant differences between year groups detected. Participants in 1st year scored the highest in overall fundamental movement skills; however, for overall functional movement, 3rd-year participants scored highest. High levels of perceived motor competence were reported across the entire sample. These scores did not align with actual motor competence, nor did any alignment between these measurements improve with aging, countering theorized age-related associations. Future research should target low levels of actual motor competence while emphasizing the cognitive aspects of movement to ensure greater accuracy between actual and perceived motor competence.

The importance of diversified physical activities in early childhood for later fundamental movement skills and physical activity level: a seven-year longitudinal study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulina S. Melby ◽  
Peter Elsborg ◽  
Glen Nielsen ◽  
Rodrigo A. Lima ◽  
Peter Bentsen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
School Intervention ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Life Course Perspective ◽  
Movement Skills ◽  
Fundamental Movement Skills ◽  
Daily Physical Activities

Abstract Background: Research indicates that childhood fundamental movement skills (FMS) can predict physical activity (PA) later in life and it has been argued that frequently engaging in a wide diversity of physical activities will eventually improve children’s FMS. However, no longitudinal or experimental studies have confirmed this hypothesis. The aims of this study are to investigate the longitudinal associations between diversified physical activities at age six and later FMS and PA (age nine and 13). Furthermore, we explore to what extent the longitudinal association between diversified physical activity and PA is mediated by FMS.Methods: Longitudinal data from the Copenhagen School Intervention Studywere used for this analysis, where 704 participated (69% response rate). Diversified physical activity (self-reported), FMS (The Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder battery of postural stability and locomotor skills) and PA (accelerometer) were assessed in the children at age six, age nine and age 13. A total of 991 participated in at least one of the measure years. Two structural equation models were constructed, with diversified physical activity at age six and FMS and PA at age nine as predictors of PA and FMS at age 13. Results: The data from both models demonstrated good model fit. Diversified physical activity at six years of age was significantly associated with physical activity and FMS at age 13, when adjusting for sex, age, intervention, weight, height, and previous levels of PA and FMS. Diversified physical activity at age six was also positively associated with PA and FMS at age nine, which were, in turn, positively related to PA at age 13 but to a lesser degree than diversified PA at age six. The association between diversified physical activity at age six and PA at age 13 was not mediated by FMS at age nine. Conclusions: The results of this study indicate that diversified physical activity at age six is important for the development of FMS and PA in adolescence. Increasing the diversity of children’s daily physical activities, not only the amount and intensity, seems important for future PA behavior and thereby health promotion in a life course perspective.

scholarly journals Effect of Novel Rhythmic Physical Activities on Fundamental Movement Skills in 3- to 5-Year-Old Children

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Xin Hu ◽  
Gui-ping Jiang ◽  
Zhong-qiu Ji ◽  
Bo Pang ◽  
John Liu
Keyword(s):  
Motor Development ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Sensitive Period ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Movement Skills ◽  
Fundamental Movement Skills ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Movement Parameters ◽  
Practice Methods

Based on traditional rhythmic physical activities (TRPA), we created novel rhythmic physical activities (NRPA). The purpose of this study was to verify the effectiveness of NRPA in improving children’s fundamental movement skills (FMS). 289 children (135 boys, 154 girls) from 3 to 5 years old were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group. Tools of Test of Gross Motor Development-2, Tekscan instrument, and balance beam were to assess children’s FMS. Two-way repeated measures ANOVA was used to analyze and compare the changes in the related parameters of locomotor, manipulative, and balance movement skills before and after intervention ( groups × time ). NRPA performed significantly better than TRPA from pre- to posttest for FMS. Furthermore, NRPA had significantly higher posttest scores than TRPA. Therefore, NRPA could effectively promote the development of children’s FMS due to the concept of the sensitive period of motor development, the variability of movement parameters, and the incomplete repeatability of practice methods.

scholarly journals A Kinematic Analysis of Fundamental Movement Skills

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 261-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cain C. T. Clark ◽  
Claire M. Barnes ◽  
Mark Holton ◽  
Huw D. Summers ◽  
Gareth Stratton
Keyword(s):  
Internal Rotation ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Rotation Velocity ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Mass Range ◽  
Centre Of Mass ◽  
Movement Skills ◽  
Fundamental Movement Skills ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Fundamental movement skills are considered the basic building blocks for movement and provide the foundation for specialized and sport-specific movement skills required for participation in a variety of physical activities. However, kinematic analyses of fundamental movement has not been performed. The aims of this study were to, (1) characterise the relationship between facets of fundamental movement and, (2) characterise the relationship between overall integrated acceleration and three-dimensional kinematic variables whilst performing fundamental movement skills. Eleven participants (10±0.8y, 1.41±0.07m, 33.4±8.6kg, body mass index; 16.4±3.1 kg·m2) took part in this study, had anthropometric variables recorded and performed a series of fundamental movement tasks, whilst wearing a tri-axial accelerometer and were recorded using a three-dimensional motion capture system. Maximum shoulder external rotation (°) and maximum shoulder internal rotation velocity (°.s−1) (r=0.86, p<0.001), mediolateral centre of mass range (cm) and centre of mass coefficient of variation (%) (r=0.83, p<0.001), maximum stride angle (°) in the jog and walk (r=0.74, p=0.01) and maximum sprint stride angle and maximum shoulder internal rotation velocity (°.s−1) (r=0.67, p<0.02) were significantly correlated. Maximum sprint stride angle (hip: r=0.96, p<0.001, ankle: r=0.97, p<0.001) and maximum internal rotation velocity (ankle: r=0.6, p=0.05) were significantly correlated to overall integrated acceleration. Overall integrated acceleration was comparable between participants (CV: 10.5), whereas three-dimensional variables varied by up to 65%. Although overall integrated acceleration was comparable between participants, three-dimensional variables were much more varied. Indicating that although overall activity may be correspondent, the characteristics of a child’s movement may be highly varied.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Motor Fitness, Fundamental Movement Skills, and Functional Movement Screen in Primary School Children

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Wu ◽  
Wichai Eungpinichpong ◽  
Hui Ruan ◽  
Xinding Zhang ◽  
Xiujuan Dong
Keyword(s):  
Motor Development ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Functional Movement Screen ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Functional Movement ◽  
Movement Skills ◽  
Motor Fitness ◽  
Fundamental Movement Skills ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThis study investigates motor fitness (MF), fundamental movement skills (FMS), and functional movement screen (FMS™) in 7-10-year-old children, and evaluates the relationship between FMS , MF and FMS™ combination with Seefeldt’s model for empirical research, thus to present effective strategies of physical development in children. A class was randomly selected in four school grades (1-4) along with 30 students from each to take the Test of Gross Motor Development-2 (TGMD-2). A total of 117 children (42 girls, aged 7-10) participated in three tests: TGMD-2, MF tests, and FMS™. MF levels (good, fair, and poor) and FMS™ levels (high, moderate, and low) were classified according to specific percentile ranges. A multiple (R×C) chi-square test analysis of the relationship between MF, FMS, and FMS™ was applied and post hoc testing estimated the possibility of FMS and FMS™ predicting MF. The results showed that only 43% of children were rated “good” on MF. Most fourth-grade students exhibited a certain gap with mature FMS (TGMD-2 score 70.13±9.68< 96 full scores). Boys scored significantly higher on the object control subtest and the TGMD-2 total score compared to girls (p<0.001), while girls had a significantly greater score than boys on the FMS™ (p=0.001). The results of multiple chi-square demonstrated FMS to be weakly correlated with MF, χ2 (4,N=117) =14.605, p =0.006< 0.01, Cramer’s V = 0.25. Both 60.5% of “excellent” FMS and 59.6% of “high” FMS™ children were categorized as having a “good” MF level. On the other hand, only 23.1% of the “worst” FMS and 24.3% of “low” FMS™ individuals were classified as having a “good” MF level. Our results suggest that MF, FMS, FMS™ are relatively independent systems linking with each other, generating mutual interaction in children’s motor development. At different stages or different advantages of them motor development, we may emphasize training one or a few parts.

scholarly journals Asociación de la competencia en las habilidades motrices básicas con las actividades físico-deportivas extracurriculares y el índice de masa corporal en preescolares (Association of the fundamental movement skills competence with the extracurricular sport

Retos ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
Pablo Garcia-Marin ◽  
Natalia Fernández-López
Keyword(s):  
Motor Development ◽  
Motor Competence ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Development ◽  
Movement Skills ◽  
Fundamental Movement Skills ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Group A

El objetivo del estudio fue analizar la competencia en las habilidades motrices básicas de preescolares gallegos y su grado de asociación con las actividades físico-deportivas extracurriculares y el IMC. Se utilizó un diseño ex post-facto descriptivo correlacional. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 92 niños (5.7±.4 años) y 68 niñas (5.8±.4 años). Los participantes fueron asignados al grupo (A) (n = 92) cuando realizaron un mínimo de dos horas a la semana de actividades físico-deportivas extracurriculares durante los últimos seis meses, o al grupo (B) (n = 68), si no cumplían con el requisito anterior. Las habilidades motrices fueron evaluadas con el Test of Gross Motor Development-2ª edition. El grupo (A) alcanzó mayor puntuación en el coeficiente motor grueso (p < .001), en la escala de habilidades locomotrices (p < .001), en la de control de objetos (p < .001) y en todas las habilidades, excluyendo la de galopar (p = .294). El IMC se asoció con la competencia motriz (p < .001) y con la participación en actividades físico-deportivas extracurriculares (p = .001). Además, correlacionó con el coeficiente motor grueso (p = .009), la escala de habilidades locomotrices (p = .017) y la de control de objetos (p = .018), así como con galopar (p < .001), saltar un obstáculo (p = .001) y chutar (p =.045). La práctica de actividades físico-deportivas extracurriculares se asoció con mejores niveles de competencia motriz y menores índices de sobrepeso y obesidad en los preescolares.Abstract: The aim of the study was to analyze the fundamental movement skills competence of the Galician preschoolers and its association with the extracurricular sports and the BMI. A correlational descriptive ex post facto design was used. The sample was composed by 92 boys (5.7±.4 years) and 68 girls (5.8±.4). Participants were included in group (A) (n = 92) when they were engaged in extracurricular sports a minimum of two hours/week over the past six months, or in group (B) (n =68), if they did not meet the previous condition. The fundamental movement skills were assessed with the Test of Gross Motor Development-2ª edition. Group (A) reached significatively more score in the gross motor quotient (p < .001), the locomotor scale (p < .001), the object control scale (p < .001) and in all the fundamental movement skills, excluding gallop (p = .294). BMI was associated with motor competence (p < .001) and extracurricular sports (p = .001). In addition, it was correlated with the gross motor quotient (p = .009), the locomotor scale (p = .017), the object control scale (p = .018), as well as with gallop (p < .001), leap (p =.001) and kick (p =.045). The practice of extracurricular sports was associated with better levels of motor competence and lower rates of overweight and obesity in the preschoolers.

Physical Activity and Fundamental Movement Skills of 3- to 5-Year-Old Children in Irish Preschool Services

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 354-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Duff ◽  
Johann Issartel ◽  
Wesley O’ Brien ◽  
Sarahjane Belton
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Early Years ◽  
The Other ◽  
Movement Skills ◽  
Fundamental Movement Skills ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study was to quantify levels of physical activity (PA) and fundamental movement skills (FMS) of children aged 3 to 5 years in Irish preschool services during care hours, and investigate the relationship between these two variables. Data were collected from 141 children (50.3% boys, age M = 3.9 ± 0.5 years) across 9 preschool services. Measurements included PA via accelerometry, and proficiency in four FMS (run, vertical jump, throw and catch). The recommended guideline of 15 minutes of PA per hour (min PA/hour) was met by 35% of children (M = 13.6 min PA/hour). Significant differences in mean PA per hour were found by gender, with boys (14.2 min PA/hour) more active than girls (13.0 min PA/ hour), and age, with younger children (14.2 min PA/hour) more active than older (12.6 minutes PA/hour). Percentage of children proficient in the run was high (88.4%), but low across the other skills (4.9%–18.5%). Significant differences were identified by gender for vertical jump with girls scoring higher than boys. No significant relationship was found between FMS and total PA. Low levels of PA and FMS proficiency highlight need for intervention in early years settings to ensure children develop skills to participate in PA.

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