ArticleJournal of sport and health science2019
Motor competence and health-related fitness in children: A cross-cultural comparison between Portugal and the United States.
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Abstract
backgroundMotor competence and health-related fitness are important components for the development and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle in children. This study examined cross-cultural performances on motor competence and health-related fitness between Portuguese and U.S. children.
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resultsResults indicated that Portuguese children, irrespective of sex, presented better performances in locomotor and cardiorespiratory performance (standing long jump and Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run) than U.S. children in both age bands. U.S. children outperformed Portuguese children during throwing and handgrip tests. Kicking tests presented gender differences: Portuguese boys and U.S. girls outperformed their internationally matched counterparts.
conclusionCultural differences in physical education curricula and sports participation may impact differences in motor competence and fitness development in these countries.
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