Impact and Implementation of an Early Years Fundamental Motor Skills Intervention for Children 4–5 Years
Journal article
Authors | Roscoe, C., Taylor, N., Weir, N., Flynn, R. and Pringle, A. |
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Abstract | Fundamental motor skills (FMS) are the cornerstone of a child’s motor development, but concerns remain on the current level of FMS competencies, and intervention is required. This evaluation investigated if a targeted Early Years FMS intervention, delivered by a specialist physical education (PE) provider, improved the FMS of 4–5-year-old children across multiple sites. Methods: The Early Years FMS intervention ran for 18 weeks, 1 h/week, using a standardised programme of activities to develop FMS competencies across 219 children from 15 schools in the Midlands, UK. An adapted assessment was employed as a measure of FMS, assessing locomotor, object control, and stability skills at weeks 1, 9, and 18. The FMS were each rated as green = competent, amber = working towards, or red = not meeting the standards of the skill. A description of key programme implementation characteristics was described. Findings: Statistically significant increases in FMS competencies were achieved for 80% of participants at 18 weeks. Key implementation characteristics for the intervention included consistent staffing, a standardised programme, and a variety of pedagogical approaches delivered by specialist PE staff. Conclusion: This evaluation provided important insights into the effectiveness and implementation of the Early Years FMS intervention to improve FMS competencies in children aged 4–5 years. |
Keywords | FMS; Physical Activity; Children; Intervention; Implementation; Evaluation |
Year | 2024 |
Journal | Children |
Journal citation | 11 (4), p. 416 |
Publisher | MDPI Open Access Journals |
ISSN | 2227-9067 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3390/children11040416 |
Web address (URL) | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/4/416 |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 01 Apr 2024 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 28 Mar 2024 |
Deposited | 11 Apr 2024 |
Supplemental file | License File Access Level Open |
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