Introduction In 2008, a conceptual model explaining the role of motor competence (MC) in
children's physical activity (PA), weight status, perceived MC and health-related fitness was …

Background Physical activity (PA) in the early years is associated with a range of positive
health outcomes. Fundamental motor skill (FMS) competence is associated with PA and is …

Because of executive function (EF) skills' importance for social, emotional, and academic
success, there is strong interest in supporting their development in early childhood. Efforts to …

Background Physical activity provides many health benefits, yet few children meet the
physical activity recommendations. In school-age children, low proficiency in fundamental …

In 1980, Seefeldt introduced the concept of a motor skill “proficiency barrier” that provides a
conceptual basis for understanding the importance of a motor skill barrier as it relates to …

Early childhood education is a field that includes practitioners in nursery schools,
elementary schools, Head Start centers, child care centers, family homes, and other …

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 …

Appropriate levels of motor competence are an integrated part of individuals' health-related
fitness, and physical education is proposed as an important context for developing a broad …

Background No previous systematic review has quantitatively examined the effect of
physical exercise interventions on health-related physical fitness and blood pressure in …

Purpose Physical activity (PA) and fundamental motor skills are important components of
current and future trajectories of health in young children. This study examined the effects of …