scholarly journals Motor Development among Spanish Preschool Children

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Cristina Honrubia-Montesinos ◽  
Pedro Gil-Madrona ◽  
Luisa Losada-Puente
Keyword(s):  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Nonparametric Analysis ◽  
Only Children ◽  
Object Control ◽  
Gross Motor Development ◽  
Locomotor Development ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Shed Light

The purpose of this study was to analyze motor development of Spanish preschoolers, taking into account sex and age, being an only child, prematurity, and the practice of extracurricular activities. The sample was composed of 300 preschoolers (132 girls, 168 boys) ages 3 to 6 years. Preschoolers were tested on 12 fundamental motor skills (locomotor and object control) through the Test of Gross Motor Development—Second Edition (TGMD-2). Nonparametric analysis indicated that there are differences between girls and boys in locomotor and object control skills in the age range of 3–4 years. However, boys and girls scored similarly at the age of 5 years in locomotor development. There were not differences between only children and those who are not only children. Similarly, prematurity was not associated with locomotor and object control development. Nevertheless, those preschoolers who practice extracurricular physical activities scored significantly higher in comparison with those children do not. Further research is needed to shed light on the differences between boys and girls in object control. It may be explained by the types of extracurricular activities.

scholarly journals Socioeconomic and Familial Factors Associated with Gross Motor Skills among US Children Aged 3–5 Years: The 2012 NHANES National Youth Fitness Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 4491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soyang Kwon ◽  
Meghan O’Neill
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Skills ◽  
Object Control ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Gross Motor Development ◽  
Us Children

The first aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of below average gross motor skills in a representative sample of US children aged 3 to 5 years. The second aim was to identify socioeconomic and familial characteristics that are associated with below average gross motor skills. Secondary analysis was conducted using the datasets from the 2012 National Health and Examination Survey National Youth Fitness Survey (NNYFS). The NNYFS assessed gross motor skills among 329 children aged 3–5 years, using the Test of Gross Motor Development-Second Edition (TGMD-2). Socioeconomic and familial characteristics of interest, such as family income and family structure, were asked in an in-person interview. This study estimated that one in three US children age 3 to 5 years old (33.9%) scored below average for gross motor quotient. In the gross motor subsets, one in four (24.4%) scored below average for locomotion and two in five (39.9%) scored below average for object control. Children living below the poverty threshold were more likely to have a higher gross motor quotient (odds ratio, OR = 2.76; 95% confidence interval, CI = 1.09–7.00). Girls were more likely to have a higher locomotor score (OR = 2.17; 95% CI = 1.10–4.25). Those living with other child(ren) aged ≤5 years were more likely to have a higher locomotor score (OR = 2.36; 95% CI = 1.01–5.54), while those living with child(ren) aged 6–17 years were more likely to have a higher object control score (OR = 1.83; 95% CI = 1.24–2.69). This study revealed risk factors associated with poor gross motor development, furthering our understanding of gross motor development in early childhood.

Motor Skill Performances of Children Who Are Deaf

1996 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 400-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gail M. Dummer ◽  
John L. Haubenstricker ◽  
David A. Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Object Control ◽  
Fundamental Motor Skills ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Gross Motor Development ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Gender Patterns ◽  
And Gender

The Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD) was used to assess the fundamental motor skills of 91 girls and 110 boys aged 4 to 18 years who attended two schools for students who are deaf. Average hearing loss, determined by better ear average, was 96.94 dB (SD = 14.40 dB). Modifications to the procedures for administering the TGMD included visual demonstrations and the use of signing to communicate instructions. The raw score means of subjects aged 4–10 years who were deaf were lower than those of the TGMD standardization sample of same-aged children who could hear at six of seven age levels on both the object-control and locomotor subscales. However, there were relatively small differences in the mean scores of the two groups. Subjects with mature movement patterns for the throw, kick, jump, and run performed better on quantitative tests for those skills than subjects with immature patterns. Typical age and gender patterns of skill acquisition were revealed for both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the fundamental motor skills examined.

Locomotor and Object Control Skills of Children Diagnosed with Autism

2001 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 405-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheri L. Berkeley ◽  
Lauriece L. Zittel ◽  
Lisa V. Pitney ◽  
Stacia E. Nichols
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Population Differences ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Skills ◽  
Object Control ◽  
Gross Motor Development ◽  
Young Children With Autism

The purpose of this study was to examine the locomotor and object control skills of children, ages 6–8 years, with autism and to compare their performances with the norms reported by Ulrich (1985) for the Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD). Consistent with trends from the general population, differences were found between boys (n = 10) and girls (n = 5) with the largest differences found in the object control skill performances. Overall fundamental skill delays were demonstrated by 73% of all participants, placing them in the poor and very poor TGMD performance categories. These findings support the need to assess the gross motor skills of young children with autism in addition to other developmental skill areas outlined in diagnostic manuals.

scholarly journals Gross motor development level among Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan student

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasminder Kaur Mahinderjit Singh ◽  
Denise Koh Choon Lian
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Skills ◽  
Object Control ◽  
Gross Motor Development ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Significant Difference

Gross motor development is an essential factor for specific skills required in different sports. This study aimed at assessing the level of gross motor development of school children in the district of Kuala Pilah. The objectives of this study are to identify the level of locomotor and object control amongst the children in the area, identifying the different developments of gross motor skills amongst children based on their gender and identifying the different developments of gross motor skills amongst the children based on the location of the schools. This study is non-trivial as the development of gross motor control in children are significant for their involvement in sports, games and recreational activities. Failure to control motor skills may have an impact on the children in the context of their daily interactions, self-confidence, and learning ability. This study involves 160 children aged 7 years old pooled from 8 different primary schools. The data collected was analysed based on the TGMD (Test of Gross Motor development) and interpreted via the GMQ (Gross Motor Quotients). The result from the t-test suggests that there is no significant difference between the genders concerning the gross motor development of children in the district of Kuala Pilah. However, if was found that there is a significant differences between children of urban and rural schools based on the measured gross motor development. 

Fundamental Gross Motor Skill Performance by Girls and Boys with Learning Disabilities

1997 ◽  
Vol 84 (3) ◽  
pp. 867-870 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca J. Woodard ◽  
Paul R. Surburg
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Skills ◽  
Object Control ◽  
Gross Motor Development ◽  
Skill Performance ◽  
Gross Motor Skill ◽  
Development Quotient

The purpose of this study was to compare the performance of fundamental gross motor skills by 10 girls and 10 boys, 7 yr. old, with learning disabilities. Their skills were assessed on the Test of Gross Motor Development. The boys achieved significantly higher mean scores than the girls on the subtests of Locomotor Skills and Object Control Skills, and on the Gross Motor Development Quotient.

scholarly journals Fundamental Motor Skills of Children in Deprived Areas of England: A Focus on Age, Gender and Ethnicity

Children ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leanne Adeyemi-Walker ◽  
Michael Duncan ◽  
Jason Tallis ◽  
Emma Eyre
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Middle Childhood ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Ethnically Diverse ◽  
Object Control ◽  
Fundamental Motor Skills ◽  
Black And White ◽  
Gross Motor Development ◽  
Males And Females

This study compared the mastery of fundamental motor skills (FMS) of males and females in early-childhood (four to five years, n = 170) and in middle-childhood (nine to ten years, n = 109) who attend schools in deprived and ethnically diverse areas of England. Process FMS (object control and locomotor skills) were observed using the Test of Gross Motor Development-2. Sprint speed over 10 meters and jump distance assessments were conducted using light gates and tape measures. A gender (male vs. female) by year-group (early-childhood vs. middle-childhood) interaction was shown for the process and product-oriented FMS measurements. Middle-childhood males and females demonstrated significantly greater FMS mastery, as compared to early-childhood (p < 0.05). Furthermore, middle-childhood males demonstrated significantly greater mastery of total FMS, object control skills, and product-oriented assessments, in comparison to females (p < 0.05). Children of Black and White ethnic groups achieved significantly greater mastery of locomotor skills, compared to Asian children, though this did not differ by year-group (p < 0.05). The results suggest that FMS development in deprived and ethnically diverse areas in England varies between genders during middle-childhood and ethnicity. Thus, interventions addressing the lack of FMS mastery achievement, shown in middle-childhood girls and children from Asian ethnic backgrounds, may be pivotal. Further exploration of the role of ethnicity would provide greater clarity in approaching interventions to improve FMS.

scholarly journals Influence of regular soccer or swimming practice on gross motor development in childhood

Motricidade ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena A. Rocha ◽  
Daniel A. Marinho ◽  
Boris Jidovtseff ◽  
António J. Silva ◽  
Aldo M. Costa
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Motor Proficiency ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Skills ◽  
Object Control ◽  
Gross Motor Development

The objective of this study was to analyse the changes on gross motor development after five (T5), ten (T10) and 30 (T30) months of swimming or soccer practice. The study sample consists of 33 preschool-aged boys (4.8±0.5 yrs.): 11 soccer practitioners; 11 swimming practitioners; 11 controls (no previous involvement in sports). The Test of Gross Motor Development–Second Edition was used to assess common gross motor skills (locomotion, object control skills). Both experimental groups improved significantly in their gross motor quotient and the standard scores for locomotion and object control skills between T5 and T10. At T10, all soccer practitioners have already reached the maximum descriptive rating for the gross motor quotient. Between T10 and T30, swimming practitioners were able to improve the standard scores for object control skills. Main results showed a positive impact of swimming and soccer participation in motor proficiency.

scholarly journals Evaluación de la motricidad y el carácter de los alumnos de 4 y 5 años: un estudio piloto

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-88
Author(s):  
R. M. López Esparcia ◽  
A. Prieto-Ayuso ◽  
M. P. León González ◽  
P. Gil-Madrona
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Object Control ◽  
Gross Motor Development ◽  
Trabajo En Equipo ◽  
Emotional Aspects ◽  
Research Prospect

El objetivo fue evaluar la motricidad gruesa y el carácter en niños de 4 y 5 años. Para ello, se seleccionaron 23 participantes y se aplicaron la subprueba locomotriz y la de control de objetos, ambas pertenecientes al Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD 2), así como una rúbrica sobre carácter (respeto, cooperación, sensibilidad, liderazgo, trabajo en equipo y autocontrol). Los resultados muestran que las chicas son mejores en la subprueba locomotriz, mientras que los chicos destacan en el control de objetos. En general, los niños tienen menos habilidad en el salto extendido y en la tarea de atrapar objetos. En cuanto al carácter, los chicos son peores en el liderazgo y las chicas en el trabajo en equipo. Por tanto, se concluye la necesidad de hacer hincapié específicamente en aquellos aspectos donde menor puntuación obtuvieron. Como prospectiva de investigación, este trabajo debe ser realizado con muestras más grandes para conocer si los resultados se mantienen similares. The aim was to assess gross motor and character in children aged 4 and 5 years old. For this, 23 participants were selected and the locomotive and object control sub-tests were applied, both belonging to the Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD 2), as well as a rubric of character (respect, cooperation, sensitiveness, leadership, teamwork, and self-control). Results show that girls are better in the locomotive subtest, while boys excel in the object control. In general, boys have less skill in the extended jumping and in the objects catch task. In terms of character, boys are worse in leadership and girls in teamwork. Therefore, it is important to emphasize especially those motor skills and emotional aspects where children score lower. As research prospect, this study must be conducted with a bigger sample to know if these results remain similar.

scholarly journals Gross Motor Skills Performance of Hong Kong Chinese Children

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
Allison Ka Yee WONG ◽  
Siu Yin CHEUNG
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Chinese Children ◽  
Hong Kong Chinese ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Skills ◽  
Object Control ◽  
Gross Motor Development ◽  
Hong Kong Chinese Children

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in English; abstract also in Chinese.The purpose of this study was to provide normative information regarding gross motor skills performance of Hong Kong Chinese children. The Test of Gross Motor Development-2 (TGMD-2; Ulrich, 2000) was administered to 1251 participants (N = 1251). After preliminary data screening, a total of 1228 cases (N = 1228) were used for further analysis. Mean scores of locomotor subtest, object control subtest and the total scale of the TGMD-2 indicated that the mastery level of gross motor skills tended to follow an age trend. Norm-referenced values of locomotor subtest, object control subtest and total scale of the TGMD-2, based on percentiles, were developed to provide a database for subsequent evaluation of children's gross motor skills performance.本研究之目的為探討香港兒童的大肌肉運動能力表現，並為有關動作技能提供常模數據。是次研究選用由Ulrich (2000)設計的「大肌肉動作發展測驗-二」(Test of Gross Motor Development-2; TGMD-2)來評估1251名香港兒童的大肌肉運動能力表現，其中1228名參加者的測試成績被用作進一步數據分析。結果顯示兒童的大肌肉運動能力表現隨著年齡而提高；本研究更按參加者的年齡及性別計算「移動性基本動作技能」、「操作性基本動作技能」及「整體大肌肉動作發展」的百分位數，這些數據有助體育工作者了解香港兒童的大肌肉運動能力之發展狀況。

scholarly journals The Influence of a Table Tennis Physical Activity Program on the Gross Motor Development of Chinese Preschoolers of Different Sexes

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2627
Author(s):  
Ying Gu ◽  
Yong Chen ◽  
Jiameng Ma ◽  
Zhongyu Ren ◽  
Huaran Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Table Tennis ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Object Control ◽  
Gross Motor Development ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Overarm Throw

Gross motor locomotion is the basis of various sensory motor locomotion. Interventions helping preschoolers develop gross motor skills (GMS) could provide a solid foundation for complex motor skills. This study analyzed a table tennis physical activity program’s influence on preschoolers’ GMS development with 104 preschoolers (experimental group (EG): N = 52, 25 boys, 27 girls; control group (CG): N = 52, 25 boys, 27 girls). The EG conducted table tennis physical activities three times per week for 12 weeks. Preschoolers’ GMSs were assessed using the Test of Gross Motor Development (second edition). After 12 weeks, both the male and female EGs had significantly improved scores for GMS, locomotor subtest, gallop, hop, leap, slide, object control subtest, strike a stationary ball, stationary dribble, catch, overarm throw, and underhand roll (p < 0.05, p < 0.01, p < 0.001). The female EG also showed significant improvement for the run, horizontal jump, and catch in the post-test. Both the male and female EGs significantly outperformed the control group in their post-test scores for GMS, locomotor subtest, object control subtest, strike a stationary ball, overarm throw, and underhand roll (p < 0.05). The female EG also showed significant differences in slide scores (p < 0.05). Therefore, table tennis physical activities can promote preschoolers’ GMS development, especially object control skills. The research results provide an empirical basis for preschoolers’ physical education. Meanwhile, our findings have important implications for preschoolers’ GMS development and table tennis’ popularization in Chinese kindergartens.

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