Objectives To examine if the associations between motor competence and physical activity
and musculoskeletal fitness change over time, whether motor competence is associated with …

Background: Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) has a range of health benefits
across the life span. Although many putative determinants of children's MVPA have been …

Objective Previous work is conflicted regarding the relationship between motor skill
development and physical activity. One potential explanation for this equivocality is the …

The mediating effect of perceptions of physical competence (PPC) on the relationship
between motor competence and physical activity levels is documented in adolescence …

Engagement in physical activity plays a central role in the prevention and treatment of
childhood overweight/obesity. However, some children may lack the skills and confidence to …

Objective This study examined relationships between specific types of physical activity (PA)
and motor skill development in preschool-aged children. Design This study was completed …

Reduced levels of children's physical activity (PA) and fundamental motor skills (FMS) along
with increased sedentary behaviors have been observed in recent years. Yet, associations …

Purpose Physical activity (PA) strongly decreases when children make the transition from
primary to secondary school. The study aimed to investigate how individual and social …

Objective Participating in physical activity (PA) is essential for children's proper
development. Promoting physical activity from early school years is considered a highly …

Basic motor competencies (BMC) are a prerequisite for children to be physically active,
participate in sports and thus develop a healthy, active lifestyle. The present study provides …