Lei Zhou, Chunmeng Tao, Xiaolin Shen, Xinxiao Sun, Jia Wang, Qipeng Yuan
Unlocking the potential of enzyme engineering via rational computational design strategies
Biotechnology advances
project involved codesign process involving researchers kindergarten teachers produce learning activities integrated fundamental movement skills fms mathematics piloted codesigned activities ie motormath program local kindergarten examined effects fms proficiency mathematics skills accrued physical activity pa participants comprised pupils n 39 two matched kindergarten classes compared motormath program typical mathematics lessons participants wore pedometers measure number steps class one day per week fms proficiency ie locomotor object control mathematics skills numeracy geometry math problem solving measured implementation significant improvements locomotor object control skills found pilot group p 0001 differences changes mathematics skills pilot comparison groups implementation days participants pilot group accrued significantly greater step counts p 0001 comparison group participating motormath program appears benefits associated improvements fms proficiency accrued pa time suggesting promising potential integrated activities means pa promotion kindergarten settings future work examines effects integration movement mathematics consider randomization greater sample size longer intervention period