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View article: Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of a gamified physical education intervention on motor competence and emotional intelligence
Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of a gamified physical education intervention on motor competence and emotional intelligence Open
This study evaluated (a) the feasibility and acceptability of a gamified physical education (PE) intervention among 9- to 10-year-old children and (b) intervention effectiveness on emotional intelligence (EI), motor competence (MC), basic …
View article: The MOGBA randomized controlled trial: Evaluation of a complex movement skill intervention for 8–12 year old children in primary school Physical Education
The MOGBA randomized controlled trial: Evaluation of a complex movement skill intervention for 8–12 year old children in primary school Physical Education Open
A global decline in levels of movement competence and physical activity in children presents the urgent need to look at how to reverse this trend. The Movement Oriented Games Based Assessment (MOGBA) is an intervention designed to improve …
View article: Co-development of a gamified physical education movement competence intervention with school stakeholders
Co-development of a gamified physical education movement competence intervention with school stakeholders Open
Movement competence (MC) and emotional intelligence (EI) are positively associated and important for child development. Intervention research is needed to determine causal relationships between these outcomes. Gamification is a pedagogical…
View article: Examining the validity, reliability and feasibility of capturing children's physical literacy through games-based assessment in physical education
Examining the validity, reliability and feasibility of capturing children's physical literacy through games-based assessment in physical education Open
Background Observational tools can help refine practice design and guide the creation of effective learning environments. The intention of this study was to design and validate an observational instrument for assessing physical literacy th…
View article: A games-based assessment in ecological dynamics for measuring physical literacy
A games-based assessment in ecological dynamics for measuring physical literacy Open
Ideas and concepts taken from ecological dynamics might provide an alternative perspective on physical literacy assessment. The aim of this paper was to pilot an assessment of physical literacy conceptualised in an ecological dynamics theo…
View article: Motor Competence Among Children in the United Kingdom and Ireland: An Expert Statement on Behalf of the International Motor Development Research Consortium
Motor Competence Among Children in the United Kingdom and Ireland: An Expert Statement on Behalf of the International Motor Development Research Consortium Open
The United Kingdom and Ireland have a well-established research base in motor competence (MC) research, ranging from reporting and monitoring levels of MC, developing assessment tools for MC, providing innovative curriculum and interventio…
View article: Is Foundational Movement Skill Competency Important for Keeping Children Physically Active and at a Healthy Weight?
Is Foundational Movement Skill Competency Important for Keeping Children Physically Active and at a Healthy Weight? Open
This longitudinal study examines the associations between foundational movement skills (FMS) competency, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and weight status among children (n = 75) attending preschools in deprived areas from ea…
View article: Rationale and study protocol for the Movement Oriented Games Based Assessment (MOGBA) cluster randomized controlled trial: A complex movement skill intervention for 8–12 year old children within ‘Made to Play’
Rationale and study protocol for the Movement Oriented Games Based Assessment (MOGBA) cluster randomized controlled trial: A complex movement skill intervention for 8–12 year old children within ‘Made to Play’ Open
There is a positive relationship between children’s movement competence and physical activity, with a further relationship established between physical activity and childhood obesity. The Movement Oriented Games Based Assessment (MOGBA) is…
View article: Foundational Movement Skills and Play Behaviors during Recess among Preschool Children: A Compositional Analysis
Foundational Movement Skills and Play Behaviors during Recess among Preschool Children: A Compositional Analysis Open
This study aimed to examine the associations between play behaviors during preschool recess and foundational movement skills (FMS) in typically developing preschool children. One hundred and thirty-three children (55% male; mean age 4.7 ± …
View article: “I Wasn’t Sure What It Meant to Be Honest”—Formative Research Towards a Physical Literacy Intervention for Preschoolers
“I Wasn’t Sure What It Meant to Be Honest”—Formative Research Towards a Physical Literacy Intervention for Preschoolers Open
Physical literacy (PL) as a concept is important in developing lifelong physical activity; however, there is little research exploring how PL can be developed during the preschool years. This two-phase qualitative study sought the insights…
View article: Skill Acquisition Methods Fostering Physical Literacy in Early-Physical Education (SAMPLE-PE): Rationale and Study Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial in 5–6-Year-Old Children From Deprived Areas of North West England
Skill Acquisition Methods Fostering Physical Literacy in Early-Physical Education (SAMPLE-PE): Rationale and Study Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial in 5–6-Year-Old Children From Deprived Areas of North West England Open
Retrospectively registered on 5th September 2018 at ClinicalTrials.gov, a resource provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine (Identifier: NCT03551366).
View article: Effect of a 6-Week Active Play Intervention on Fundamental Movement Skill Competence of Preschool Children
Effect of a 6-Week Active Play Intervention on Fundamental Movement Skill Competence of Preschool Children Open
This study examined the effectiveness of an active play intervention on fundamental movement skills of 3- to 5-year-old children from deprived communities. In a cluster randomized controlled trial design, six preschools received a resource…