ArticleItalian journal of pediatrics2024
Assessing basic motor competences, physical fitness, and executive function in 4-5-year-old children: a longitudinal study in a primary care setting.
Article in Italian journal of pediatrics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05741879 (Gamified Exercise Intervention to Improve Children's Adherence to 24-hour Movement Recommendations in a Family-Based Health Setting), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers.
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Gamified Exercise Intervention to Improve Children's Adherence to 24-hour Movement Recommendations in a Family-Based Health Setting: "3,2,1 Move on Crossover Study".
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Normative reference values and factorial structure of the fundamental motor competence in Spanish preschoolers: implications for early pediatric assessment and intervention.European journal of pediatrics · 2025Article
- Building a Healthy Future: Functional Motor Skill Development in Precocious Prevention of Childhood Obesity.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
- Cognitive health outcomes of fundamental motor skill applications in children through cooperative learning method.BMC psychology · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundTo evaluate the progression of physical fitness (PF), basic motor competence (BMC), and executive function (EF) over one year in children aged 4-5 years at a health center.
methodsIn this longitudinal analysis, children's BMC was evaluated using the MOBAK KG test for object and self-movement. The PREFIT Battery gauged PF through handgrip strength, standing long jump, and other fitness measures, while the Early Years Toolbox appraised EF.
resultsAdjustments for confounding factors showed notable improvements in BMC, particularly in object movement (OM; mean difference 0.789, p = 0.044) and self-movement (SM; mean difference 0.842, p = 0.037), with overall MOBAK scores also increasing (mean difference 1.632, p = 0.018). Enhancements in the standing long jump (mean difference 9.036 cm, p = 0.014) and EF tasks "Mr. Ant" (mean difference 0.669, p < 0.001) and "Go/No-Go" (mean difference 0.120, p < 0.001) were evident, signifying substantial BMC gains and some progress in PF and EF.
conclusionThis research underscores the positive impact of regular training on BMC and PF in young children. Significant BMC development and associated improvements in PF and EF over the study period highlight the importance of structured activities in early childhood. These findings advocate for standardized training programs to enhance childhood health and encourage active lifestyles.
trial registrationNCT05741879. Registered February 14, 2023, Version 1.
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