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Bott, Timothy S.; Mitchell, Murray – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2015
Sedentary behaviors contribute to the obesity epidemic in this country and physical educators can play an important role in the battle to improve the quality of life of our citizens. Motor skill competency is a substantive factor in a person's decision to be active or not, and a quality physical education program can tip the balance in favor of…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Education, Elementary School Students, Psychomotor Skills
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Robinson, Leah E.; Wadsworth, Danielle D.; Peoples, Christina M. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2012
This study examined the relationship among sex, body mass index, motor skill competence (MSC), perceived physical competence (PPC), and school-day physical activity in preschool students (N = 34). Physical activity was assessed by steps accumulated during the school day, while MSC and PPC were assessed with the Test of Gross Motor Development--2nd…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Body Composition, Psychomotor Skills, Motor Development