The present systematic review aimed to investigate the methodological quality and the
effects of fundamental motor skills and physical activity interventions on cognitive and …

Presumably, energy balance can help to stabilize and ultimately reverse the rising rates of
childhood obesity. Research findings generally point to a positive association between …

Background The purpose of this paper was to evaluate the long-term impact of a childhood
motor skill intervention on adolescent motor skills and physical activity. Methods In 2006, we …

Objective. This systematic review synthesized current randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
examining casual evidence regarding the effects of traditional and exergaming‐based …

Background: Motor skill programs are effective in the development of children's fundamental
motor skills (FMS). However, the key point that should be kept in mind here is the degree of …

The objective of this study was to examine the effect of a 10-week physical activity (PA)
programme, in early childhood education (ECE) settings, on 3 and 4-year-old children's …

Being physically active plays an essential role in a child's physical development. While there
is ample evidence for a positive association between physical activity (PA) and motor skills …

Objective This study investigated the effects of 12 weeks of specifically designed physical
activity intervention on working memory and motor competence in preschool children and …

Early childhood naturally experiences gross motor movement development which is
important for their motor and cognitive abilities. In this literature review, we investigated the …

Background Interventions are needed to teach fundamental motor skills (FMS) to
preschoolers. There is a need to design more practical and effective interventions that can …