Protocol for a two-cohort randomized cluster clinical trial of a motor skills intervention: The Promoting Activity and Trajectories of Health (PATH) Study
Introduction Data supports that motor skills are an underlying mechanism that influence
physical activity along with perceived motor and physical competence, but the relationship …
physical activity along with perceived motor and physical competence, but the relationship …
The effect of a structured intervention to improve motor skills in preschool children: Results of a randomized controlled trial nested in a cohort study of Danish …
L Hestbaek, W Vach, ST Andersen… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The preschool age seems to be decisive for the development of motor skills and probably
the most promising time-window in relation to improvement of motor skills. This trial …
the most promising time-window in relation to improvement of motor skills. This trial …
Effectiveness of a Preschool Motor Skill Intervention on Body Mass Index and Movement Behavior: 6-, 18-, and 30-Month Findings From a Cluster Randomized …
LG Olesen, A Grøntved, JC Brønd… - Pediatric …, 2024 - journals.humankinetics.com
Purpose: To study the effectiveness of a preschool staff-delivered motor skills intervention on
body composition and physical activity over a 2.5-year time frame. Methods: In this …
body composition and physical activity over a 2.5-year time frame. Methods: In this …
Physical activity and motor competence in 4-8-year old children: results of a family-based cluster-randomized controlled physical activity trial
A Laukkanen - 2016 - jyx.jyu.fi
This thesis addresses the following research questions: 1) what are the intensities of
physical activities that are typically considered to develop motor competence in children, 2) …
physical activities that are typically considered to develop motor competence in children, 2) …
Exploring the importance of diversified physical activities in early childhood for later motor competence and physical activity level: a seven-year longitudinal study
Background Research indicates that childhood motor competence (MC) can predict physical
activity (PA) levels later in life and it has been argued that frequently engaging in a wide …
activity (PA) levels later in life and it has been argued that frequently engaging in a wide …
Motor development-focused exercise training enhances gross motor skills more effectively than ordinary physical activity in healthy preschool children: an updated …
X Wang, B Zhou - Frontiers in Public Health, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Purpose The growth of certain human brain structures peaks at early ages, and complex
motor interventions could positively facilitate this process. This study aims to offer an …
motor interventions could positively facilitate this process. This study aims to offer an …
Motor competence and physical activity in early childhood: stability and relationship
EA Schmutz, CS Leeger-Aschmann… - Frontiers in Public …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Background: Normal motor development and adequate levels of physical activity
engagement during the early years of life form the foundation of long-term psychological and …
engagement during the early years of life form the foundation of long-term psychological and …
More active pre-school children have better motor competence at school starting age: an observational cohort study
Background Almost half of young children do not achieve minimum recommendations of 60
daily minutes in physical activity. Physical activity is potentially an important determinant of …
daily minutes in physical activity. Physical activity is potentially an important determinant of …
A systematic review of randomized and case‐controlled trials investigating the effectiveness of school‐based motor skill interventions in 3‐to 12‐year‐old children
Background Research suggests that children identified with impaired motor skills can
respond well to intensive therapeutic interventions delivered via occupational and physical …
respond well to intensive therapeutic interventions delivered via occupational and physical …
School based motor skill interventions for developmentally delayed and non-delayed children
CJC Bryce - Global Pediatric Health, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction: A mere 33% of all children meet the recommended minimum physical activity
guidelines for adequate health maintenance. Available literature however suggests children …
guidelines for adequate health maintenance. Available literature however suggests children …