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Rennê H. da Silva; Glauber C. Nobre; Maria Luiza F. Pessoa; Ívina A. A. Soares; Jorge Bezerra; Anelise R. Gaya; Jorge A. P. S. Mota; Michael J. Duncan; Clarice M. L. Martins – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2024
Purpose: To analyze associations between physical activity (PA) during school hours and fundamental movement skills (FMS) of young children with and without PE classes. Methods: This cross-sectional study examined 201 children of both sexes (102 girls, 50.7%), aged 3-5 years old (4.51 ± 0.79), who were engaged (n = 129) or not (n = 72) in physical…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Psychomotor Skills, Physical Education, Correlation
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Cristina Honrubia Montesinos; Pedro Gil Madrona; Luisa Losada Puente; Ali Brian; Linda Saraiva – Early Education and Development, 2024
"Research Findings:" The influence of early childhood teachers' professional development on fundamental movement skills remains unknown in the literature. The purpose of the present study was to examine how early childhood teachers' professional development in physical education (PE) contributes to predicting children's fundamental…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Teachers, Faculty Development, Physical Education, Psychomotor Skills
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Ma, Jiani; Duncan, Michael J.; Chen, Si-Tong; Eyre, Emma L. J.; Cai, Yujun – European Physical Education Review, 2022
The present study aimed to examine cross-cultural differences in fundamental movement skills (FMS) proficiency levels in children aged 9-10 years old in England and China, using a process-oriented FMS measurement. Four FMS (run, jump, throw, catch) were measured using the Test of Gross Motor Development-2 (TGMD-2). The sample consisted of 272…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Psychomotor Skills, Foreign Countries
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Nathan Gavigan; Johann Issartel; Cameron Peers; Sarahjane Belton – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2024
Purpose: Competence in fundamental movement skills (FMS) is purported to be linked with increased physical activity participation. Yet, recent research suggests a low level of FMS proficiency in children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy, impact on gender, and influence of teacher fidelity on the Moving Well-Being Well…
Descriptors: Motion, Skill Development, Intervention, Well Being
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Pratt, Nicole A.; Duncan, Michael J.; Morris, Martyn G.; Oxford, Samuel W. – Journal of Motor Learning and Development, 2021
There is a dearth of research in aquatic motor competency, a key requirement for primary physical education in order to become physically literate. This study proposes a new assessment protocol for aquatic motor competence and sets out to examine the validity of the Aquatic Movement Protocol (AMP) in children between 7 and 9 years of age. Testing…
Descriptors: Aquatic Sports, Psychomotor Skills, Physical Education, Measures (Individuals)
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Ha, Taemin; Dauenhauer, Brian – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2021
According to SHAPE America, quality physical education promotes physical literacy by addressing five core standards: motor skills, knowledge, health-related fitness, personal and social behavior, and values. The purpose of this article is to introduce a physical literacy index, identify resources that could be used to assess physical literacy, and…
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Physical Education, Motor Development, Physical Fitness