Background Gross motor competence confers health benefits, but levels in children and
adolescents are low. While interventions can improve gross motor competence, it remains …

The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature to verify the association
between participation in sports (PS) in childhood and adolescence and physical activity (PA) …

Physical activity and motor competence (MC) have been considered to be closely related
and prevent childhood obesity. The aim of the study was two-fold: to examine MC measured …

El objetivo del estudio fue analizar la competencia en las habilidades motrices básicas de
preescolares gallegos y su grado de asociación con las actividades físico-deportivas …

Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate if baseline motor competence, weight
status and sports participation in early childhood predict sports participation two years later …

The early detection and continuous monitoring of children's motor competence levels and
physical fitness is very important. The purpose of this study was to determine the differences …

The beneficial associations of physical activity (PA) and sports with motor competence have
been well documented. Similarly, high media time has been associated with poor motor …

Purpose of review Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a condition defined by
poor motor proficiency in children in the absence of neurological conditions or other …

Being and perceiving oneself as proficient in motor skills seems essential for an active
lifestyle; conversely, being active and perceiving oneself as proficient may be associated …

The average levels of physical activity in children are below the ideal, which may influence
children's health and motor competence levels. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the …