Methods: Study sample consisted of 264 children from the Melbourne InFANT Program.
Mothers completed questionnaires when their child was 4 and 9 months old assessing a …

Background Fundamental motor skills (FMS) are important for physical activity and healthy
weight status in children, yet it is unclear which early childhood factors facilitate subsequent …

Evidence suggests the development of fundamental movement skill (FMS) is a key factor in
promoting long-term physical activity. Low levels of activity among preschool children and …

Early childhood is a critical period for the development of fundamental movement skills
(FMS). Children who do not master FMS are more likely to experience failure in the motor …

Methods: Mothers from the Melbourne InFANT Program and Melbourne InFANT Program
Follow-up completed questionnaires at child aged 4, 9, 19 months old (mo), and 3.5 years …

Aims This study aimed to predict the variation in future fundamental movement skills (FMS),
physical activity (PA) and body mass index (BMI) from prior FMS, PA, and BMI in British pre …

The purpose of this study was to assess the fundamental movement skill (FMS) proficiency
of Irish primary school children relative to age and sex. Data collected were baseline …

Fundamental motor skills (FMS) affect children's physical, social, and cognitive
development. To plan successful interventions when promoting the development of …

Preschool-aged children are in a critical period of developing fundamental movement skills
(FMS). FMS have a close link with physical activity (PA). This study aimed to systematically …

Background: Physical activity levels are associated with (FMS) competence. It has not yet
been explored in young children as to whether perceived fundamental movement skill …