Relationship Between Fundamental Motor Skill Competence, Perceived Physical Competence and Free-Play Physical Activity in Children

• Published in: Research quarterly for exercise and sport Vol. 91; no. 1; pp. 55 - 63
• Main Authors: Tsuda, Emi, Goodway, Jacqueline D., Famelia, Ruri, Brian, Ali
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Routledge 02.01.2020
• Subjects: Age Differences; Correlation; Disadvantaged Youth; early childhood; Gender Differences; Locomotor and object control skills; Measures (Individuals); moderate to vigorous physical activity; Motor Development; Peer Acceptance; Physical Activities; Pictorial Stimuli; Predictor Variables; Preschool Children; Preschool Education; Psychomotor Skills; sedentary behaviors; Self Concept; Student Attitudes; Tests; moderate to vigorous physical activity; Locomotor and object control skills; early childhood; sedentary behaviors

Purpose: This study examined the extent to which fundamental motor skill competence (FMSC; locomotor and object control skill competence) and perceived physical competence (PPC) predicted physical activity levels and sedentary behaviors during free-play time at preschool. Method: A total of 72 child...