Motor competence and its effect on positive developmental trajectories of health
In 2008, Stodden and colleagues took a unique developmental approach toward addressing
the potential role of motor competence in promoting positive or negative trajectories of …
the potential role of motor competence in promoting positive or negative trajectories of …
Motor competence and health related physical fitness in youth: A systematic review
Objectives This study aimed to review the scientific evidence on associations between motor
competence (MC) and components of health related physical fitness (HRPF), in children and …
competence (MC) and components of health related physical fitness (HRPF), in children and …
Getting the fundamentals of movement: a meta‐analysis of the effectiveness of motor skill interventions in children
The development of fundamental movement skills (FMS) is associated with positive health‐
related outcomes. Children do not develop FMS naturally through maturational processes …
related outcomes. Children do not develop FMS naturally through maturational processes …
Comparison of performance on process-and product-oriented assessments of fundamental motor skills across childhood
Process-oriented motor competence (MC) assessments evaluate how a movement is
performed. Product-oriented assessments evaluate the outcome of a movement …
performed. Product-oriented assessments evaluate the outcome of a movement …
Associations between gross motor skills and cognitive development in toddlers
Background The early years of life are critical for motor and cognitive development. A better
understanding is needed on the associations between the control and development of motor …
understanding is needed on the associations between the control and development of motor …
Motor competence levels and developmental delay in early childhood: A multicenter cross-sectional study conducted in the USA
Abstract Background and Objectives Developmental delay in motor competence may limit a
child's ability to successfully participate in structured and informal learning/social …
child's ability to successfully participate in structured and informal learning/social …
Reconceptualizing and operationalizing Seefeldt's proficiency barrier: Applications and future directions
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 …
conceptual basis for understanding the importance of a motor skill barrier as it relates to …
A longitudinal study of gross motor coordination and weight status in children
E D'Hondt, B Deforche, I Gentier, J Verstuyf… - …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Objective This longitudinal study investigated the interrelationship between children's weight
status and level of gross motor coordination over time, taking baseline physical activity (PA) …
status and level of gross motor coordination over time, taking baseline physical activity (PA) …
Associations between body composition and fundamental motor skill competency in children
EK Webster, I Sur, A Stevens, LE Robinson - BMC pediatrics, 2021 - Springer
Background Evidence supports an inverse relationship between weight status and motor
competence, but most work utilizes body mass index as the proxy for weight status. Body …
competence, but most work utilizes body mass index as the proxy for weight status. Body …
Body mass index, perceived and actual physical competence: the relationship among young children
BC Spessato, C Gabbard, L Robinson… - Child: care, health …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Background The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between perceived
physical competence (PPC), actual motor competence (MC) and body mass index (BMI) in …
physical competence (PPC), actual motor competence (MC) and body mass index (BMI) in …