Paul D. Loprinzi|Robert E. Davis|Yang Chieh Fu
Early motor skill competence as a mediator of child and adult physical activity
University of Mississippi|University of Mississippi|University of Mississippi
order effectively promote physical activity pa childhood across lifespan better understanding role early motor skill development child adult pa neededhere propose conceptual model delineating hypothesized influence motor skill development child adult pa providing overview current empirical research related modelthere consistent emerging evidence showing adequate motor skill competence particularly locomotor gross motor skills associated increased pa levels preschool child adolescent years early motor skill development also influencing enjoyment pa well longterm pa motor skill performance physical education setting appears wellsuited environment motor skill developmentemploying appropriate strategies target motor skill development across childhood years paramount interest helping shape childrens pa behavior experiences related pa well maintain pa