2018
DOI: 10.4172/2572-0775.1000129
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Study Protocol: The Effect of a Fundamental Motor Skills Intervention in a Preschool Setting on Fundamental Motor Skills and Physical Activity: A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial

Abstract: Fundamental motor skills (FMS) are the building blocks to specialist movements that are used throughout one's life in all forms of physical activity (PA) and sports involvement. FMS are acquired through a combination of active play and structured exercise programs. The preschool years have been identified as the critical time to develop FMS Active children experience health benefits such as decreased systolic blood pressure, depressive symptoms, weight gain, and improved concentration, academic performance and… Show more

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“…FMS is divided into 3 categories, the ability to propel the body through space, the ability to push or manipulate objects in space, and stability skills or the ability to maintain postural control [17]. Ownership of FMS does not come by itself, it takes a combination of active play and a structured training program to develop FMS [18]. The FMS ability is useful throughout life in carrying out physical activities.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…FMS is divided into 3 categories, the ability to propel the body through space, the ability to push or manipulate objects in space, and stability skills or the ability to maintain postural control [17]. Ownership of FMS does not come by itself, it takes a combination of active play and a structured training program to develop FMS [18]. The FMS ability is useful throughout life in carrying out physical activities.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The age of human development of motor skills ranges from 3 to 6 years [8], [9]. The preschool years are identified as a critical time to develop fundamental motor skills (FMS) [10], where children's movement patterns are not directed and preschoolers who lag in developing FMS are at risk of experiencing continued delays in FMS skills until grade 1 [9]; [11], [12]. Preschool ages appear to be the basis and determinants for the development of more complex motor skills and are perhaps the most promising time in relation to prevention strategies based on improving motor skills [12], [13].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…FMS is a gross and fine movement pattern that involves large and small muscles as building blocks for the more complex movements required to participate in sports, games, or physical activities. [1,2,3,4,5]. FMS must be taught, learned, and strengthened [6].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%