Clinical Pediatrics: Open Access
Open Access
ISSN: 2572-0775
ISSN: 2572-0775
Rachel Ward
Australia
Review Article
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
Author(s): Alexander Engel, Carolyn Broderick, Rachel Ward and Belinda ParmenterAlexander Engel, Carolyn Broderick, Rachel Ward and Belinda Parmenter
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 bone mineral density. Links have been identified between FMS proficiency and increased PA levels. This study aims to develop and deliver a structured FMS program for preschool aged children (age 3-5 years) in a childcare setting and determine whether it is associated with a change in PA levels and anthropometric measures. A randomized cluster control design will be employe.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2572-0775.1000129