This unique text focuses exclusively on the assessment of movement skills, offering
background information, discussions of six levels of movement skill assessment, and …

The practice of adapted physical education should be consistent with a theoretical model of
motor behavior. We believe that the dominant view of movement skills, motor abilities, and …

A central aim of Physical Education (PE) is the promotion of basic motor competencies
(“Motorische Basiskompetenzen”[MOBAK]). These are the necessary prerequisites for …

Background: Competence in the motor domain is associated with positive, health-related
outcomes. Physical education teachers often administer assessments into their programs to …

The purpose of this study was to develop an easily administered test of motor ability for
college men. Expert opinion was used in the validation process and eight factors of motor …

This study compared performances and motor delay classifications for the Test of Gross
Motor Development-2nd edition (TGMD-2) and the Körperkoordinationstest Für Kinder (KTK) …

Valid and reliable tests of motor competence are necessary to allow researchers and
practitioners to quantify levels of motor competence, identify skill deficiencies, and determine …

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between motor proficiency and
pedometer-determined physical activity in 5–6 year-old children. Participants (n= 232) were …

The assessment of movement skill is a critical component of many disciplines and
professions. In particular, the effectiveness of movement programs hinges on accurate …

The promotion of motor competence is integral to a holistic view of children's development.
Motor development models address the potential role of actual and perceived motor …