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 …

It is well-documented in the literature that high levels of regular physical activity (PA), low
levels of sedentary behavior (SB), and high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) are …

Recent global challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the growing
importance of children learning 21st-century skills for adaptation and flexibility. Competence …

In this article, I examine children's evolved learning mechanisms that make humans the most
educable of animals. These include (1) skeletal perceptual and cognitive mechanisms that …

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 …

Previous studies have documented that individual differences in fine and gross motor skills
are associated with executive function (EF) skills. This study used an experimental design to …

The relationship between motor skills and executive functions (EFs) is gaining prominence
in the field of developmental psychology. However, evidence of the motor skills–EFs link in …

Previous empirical research and reviews have suggested that the level of fundamental
movement skills (FMS), motor competence (MC), physical activity (PA), or physical fitness …

Efforts to increase moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in school-age children are
associated with improved health, cognitive, and academic outcomes. However, questions …