Can child and family behaviours in the first year of life predict fundamental movement skill development at 5 years old?
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 …
Mothers completed questionnaires when their child was 4 and 9 months old assessing a …
[HTML][HTML] Modifiable factors which predict children's gross motor competence: A prospective cohort study
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 …
weight status in children, yet it is unclear which early childhood factors facilitate subsequent …
Fundamental movement skill performance of preschool children in relation to family context
W Cools, K De Martelaer, C Samaey… - Journal of sports …, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
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 …
promoting long-term physical activity. Low levels of activity among preschool children and …
Fundamental movement skills among Australian preschool children
LL Hardy, L King, L Farrell, R Macniven… - Journal of science and …, 2010 - Elsevier
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 …
(FMS). Children who do not master FMS are more likely to experience failure in the motor …
The family home environment in the infant, toddler and preschool years–what factors influence motor skill competence at school entry?
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 …
Follow-up completed questionnaires at child aged 4, 9, 19 months old (mo), and 3.5 years …
Pre‐schoolers fundamental movement skills predict BMI, physical activity, and sedentary behavior: A longitudinal study
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 …
physical activity (PA) and body mass index (BMI) from prior FMS, PA, and BMI in British pre …
Age and sex differences in fundamental movement skills among a cohort of Irish school children
LE Bolger, LA Bolger, C O'Neill… - Journal of motor …, 2018 - journals.humankinetics.com
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 …
of Irish primary school children relative to age and sex. Data collected were baseline …
Preschool children's fundamental motor skills: a review of significant determinants
S Iivonen, AK Sääkslahti - Early Child Development and Care, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Fundamental motor skills (FMS) affect children's physical, social, and cognitive
development. To plan successful interventions when promoting the development of …
development. To plan successful interventions when promoting the development of …
[HTML][HTML] Relationship between fundamental movement skills and physical activity in preschool-aged children: A systematic review
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 …
(FMS). FMS have a close link with physical activity (PA). This study aimed to systematically …
Preparing children for an active start to life: Evidence and implications for promoting movement skill proficiency. The importance of young children's actual and …
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 …
been explored in young children as to whether perceived fundamental movement skill …