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 …

Lack of physical activity is a global public health problem causing not only morbidity and
premature mortality, but it is also a major economic burden worldwide. One of the …

A review and synthesis of the literature on the learning and development of motor skills
supports the postulation that whether a motor skill can be deemed fundamental is …

Working memory is crucial to learning and academic success. Exercise has been found to
benefit working memory in late life, but its effects during cognitive development are less …

The age range of 3–6 years is considered as a critical period in developing and learning
fundamental motor skills (FMS). To make the formulation of future FMS guidance programs …

Background Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) play a critical role in ontogenesis. Many
children have insufficient FMS, highlighting the need for universal screening in schools …

Objectives To offer a user's guide to select appropriate measures of motor competence for
children and adolescents. Design Expert consensus among a working group of the …

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 …

The present systematic review aimed to investigate the methodological quality and the
effects of fundamental motor skills and physical activity interventions on cognitive and …

Fundamental Movement Skill (FMS) proficiency is an important antecedent of physical
activity for children and adolescents. Many studies report children's overall FMS proficiency …