scholarly journals Motor Skill Competence Matters in Promoting Physical Activity and Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Zan Gao ◽  
Xu Wen ◽  
You Fu ◽  
Jung Eun Lee ◽  
Nan Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Motor Skill Competence

scholarly journals Early motor skill competence as a mediator of child and adult physical activity

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 833-838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul D. Loprinzi ◽  
Robert E. Davis ◽  
Yang-Chieh Fu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Motor Skill Competence

scholarly journals Effects of a Need-Supportive Motor Skill Intervention on Children’s Motor Skill Competence and Physical Activity

Children ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joonyoung Lee ◽  
Tao Zhang ◽  
Tsz Lun (Alan) Chu ◽  
Xiangli Gu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Group ◽  
Motor Skill Intervention ◽  
Motor Skill Competence ◽  
Over Time

A need-supportive environment can provide various motivational benefits to impact children’s psychomotor developmental levels. However, very little is known about the effects of need-supportive motor skill intervention on children’s motor skill competence and physical activity by gender. Guided by self-determination theory (SDT), this study aimed to (a) investigate the effect of a need-supportive fundamental movement skill (FMS) program on children’s FMS competence and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and (b) explore potential gender differences in these effects. Thirty-six children (63.8% girls; Mage = 6.52 ± 0.97) participated and were divided into two groups: an intervention group (24 need-supportive FMS sessions over eight weeks) and a control group. A repeated-measures multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was used to examine the influence of the motor skill intervention on FMS competence and MVPA over time by group (intervention, control) and gender (boys, girls). The results showed (a) significant group differences between the intervention and control group in FMS competence and MVPA (p < 0.001), (b) non-significant gender differences between boys and girls in FMS competence and MVPA (p = 0.85), and (c) non-significant interaction effects over time (p = 0.52). The findings highlight that a need-supportive FMS program may enhance FMS development and daily physical activity for both genders during the early school years.

scholarly journals Means of Optimizing Physical Activity in the Preschool Environment

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawn Podulka Coe
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Formative Time ◽  
Motor Skill Competence ◽  
Physical Activity Environments ◽  
Preschool Setting

During early childhood, the preschool years serve as a formative time for the development of movement skills and healthy, active behaviors. Currently, one fifth of children in this population are overweight or obese and only half of the children participate in sufficient activity to meet recommendations. Physical activity guidelines for preschool children include both structured and unstructured activities of various intensities, limitations on sedentary behaviors, fundamental motor skill competence, and the inclusion of caregivers to facilitate activity. The majority of US children are enrolled in preschool programs, so this environment has the potential to significantly influence young children’s activity levels. Factors that have been associated with physical activity levels within the preschool setting include the influence of caregivers, the preschool environment, outdoor play, and motor skill development and competence. This review evaluated 16 publications in order to examine whether these factors had a significant impact on physical activity in the preschool setting. The findings from this review suggest the use of a multicomponent model, including the factors evaluated, may be the optimal strategy to increase activity levels in preschool children. Policy related to these factors should be created and implemented in order to facilitate optimal physical activity environments for preschool children.

scholarly journals Factors Contributing to Australian Adolescents’ Self-Report of Their Motor Skill Competence

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (s2) ◽  
pp. S281-S300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Timler ◽  
Fleur McIntyre ◽  
Beth Hands
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Public Performance ◽  
Motor Competence ◽  
Employment Decisions ◽  
Likert Scale Response ◽  
Item Responses ◽  
Motor Skill Competence

An adolescent’s motor skill competence can affect areas such as sports participation, social activities, and future academic or employment decisions. The Adolescent Motor Competence Questionnaire (AMCQ) is a 26-item questionnaire that uses a four-point Likert scale response (never, sometimes, frequently, always) to assess motor-related activities during adolescence. This study aims to provide evidence of the construct validity of the AMCQ using Principle Component Analysis (PCA) and to identify factors that contributed to Australian adolescent self-reported motor competence. A final aim was to determine whether individual item responses differed between males and females. The AMCQ was completed by 160 adolescents (12 to 16 years old, Mage = 14.45 years, SD = .75). The PCA using varimax rotation extracted four factors (Eiqenvalue of ≥1.21) explaining 52% of variance and representing Participation in Physical Activity and Sports, Activities of Daily Living, Public Performance, and Peer Comparison. Overall, males reported higher AMCQ scores compared to females. Females responded negatively (sometimes/never) to all items, particularly those on Physical Activity and Sports and Public Performance. Males who responded negatively had lower AMCQ scores than the females. These findings indicate male and female adolescents may judge their motor competence on different factors, which should be considered when planning physical activity interventions.

A Developmental Perspective on the Role of Motor Skill Competence in Physical Activity: An Emergent Relationship

Quest ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 290-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
David F. Stodden ◽  
Jacqueline D. Goodway ◽  
Stephen J. Langendorfer ◽  
Mary Ann Roberton ◽  
Mary E. Rudisill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Developmental Perspective ◽  
Motor Skill Competence
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