Introduction: A mere 33% of all children meet the recommended minimum physical activity
guidelines for adequate health maintenance. Available literature however suggests children …

Background Research suggests that children identified with impaired motor skills can
respond well to intensive therapeutic interventions delivered via occupational and physical …

Background Good motor skills are considered important for children's physical, social, and
psychological development, but the relationship is still poorly understood. Preschool age …

Objective The objective of this study was to provide an update of the evidence on the
efficacy of gross motor development interventions in young children (0–5 years) from 2007 …

Background: Physical activity is positively related to motor abilities. Especially in childhood,
an active lifestyle is important to support healthy motor development. The low-threshold …

Objectives Educator-led programs for physical activity and motor skill development show
potential but few have been implemented and evaluated using a randomized controlled …

Objectives Mastery in-fundamental motor skills (FMS) is associated with increased physical
activity (PA) in school-aged children; however, there is limited research on pre-schoolers (3 …

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 …

A lack of fundamental motor skills (FMS) in the early years can lead to lower engagement
with physical activity (PA), and track into adulthood. This study aimed to test the feasibility of …

This study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of a gross motor skill
program for toddlers. An 8-wk. skills program in which children practiced three skills was …