Exploring the Relationship Between Fundamental Motor Skill Interventions and Physical Activity Levels in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Alexander C EngelCarolyn R BroderickNancy van DoornLouise L HardyBelinda J ParmenterPublished in: Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) (2018)
There are limited studies measuring both FMS and PA following an FMS intervention, especially in school-aged children. Results indicate that training pre-schoolers at least three times a week in FMS can improve proficiency, increase intensity of PA, and reduce SB, possibly helping to reduce the burden of childhood obesity and its associated health risks.