This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the literature on early care and
education center (ECEC)-based physical activity interventions to identify ecologic …

Purpose: To compare children's energy expenditure (EE) levels during object projection skill
performance (OPSP; eg, kicking, throwing, striking) as assessed by hip-and wrist-worn …

Perceptions of physical competence and intrinsic joy have been identified as 2 of the
primary correlates and even predictors of physical activity and sedentary behavior for …

The purpose of this study was to examine differences in motor competence, perceived motor
competence (PMC), body mass index, and physical activity (PA) and to assess factors that …

The aim of this study was to quantify levels of physical activity (PA) and fundamental
movement skills (FMS) of children aged 3 to 5 years in Irish preschool services during care …

BACKGROUND: Previous studies have confirmed that there is a developmental delay in the
fundamental motor skills (FMS) of Brazilian children based on various samples. However …

The purpose of the Early Childhood Essentials Framework is to synthesize and
communicate the essential skills and competencies children should be acquiring before they …

The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of a 12-week, daily movement
intervention program on the motor and balance performance of preschool aged children …

Background Assessing children's movement skill competence objectively is resource and
time intensive. Family childcare providers (FCCPs) are with young children for most of a …

Los objetivos del estudio fueron: 1) analizar las diferencias en la coordinación motriz según
el estado nutricional (EN) y 2) examinar las diferencias en las variables antropométricas …