Jonathan Foulkes|Zoë Knowles|Stuart J. Fairclough|Gareth Stratton|Mareesa O’Dwyer|Nicola D. Ridgers|Lawrence Foweather
Fundamental Movement Skills of Preschool Children in Northwest England
Liverpool John Moores University|Liverpool John Moores University|Edge Hill University|University of Limerick|Swansea University|Early Childhood Ireland|Deakin University|Edge Hill University
crosssectional study examined fundamental movement skill competency among deprived preschool children northwest england explored sex differences total 168 preschool children ages 35 yr included study twelve skills assessed using childrens activity movement preschool motor skills protocol video analysis sex differences explored subtest skill component levels overall competence found low among sexes although higher locomotor skills objectcontrol skills similar patterns observed component level boys significantly better objectcontrol skills girls greater competence observed kick overarm throw girls competent run hop gallop findings low competency suggest developmentally appropriate interventions implemented preschool settings promote movement skills targeted activities boys girls