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The feasibility of fundamental movement skill assessments for pre-school aged children.
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Journal of sports sciences [J Sports Sci] 2019 Feb; Vol. 37 (4), pp. 378-386. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Aug 07. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Fundamental movement skill (FMS) assessment in preschools allows for early intervention; however it is unclear what assessments are feasible. The purpose of this review is to systematically review the feasibility of FMS assessments for pre-school aged children. The search was conducted across four databases, MEDLINE, Scopus, ERIC and SportsDiscus. Search terms included synonyms of "fundamental movement skills" and "pre-school children". Inclusion criteria were: (i) FMS assessment; (ii) feasibility data; (iii) assessment of children aged three to six years; (iv) assessment of typically developing children; and (v) peer reviewed full text publications in English. Feasibility concepts (administration time, equipment, space, assessment type, item, training, qualification) were each coded as 'poor = 1', 'average = 2' and 'good = 3'; potential total of 21. A total of 330 full text articles were considered but a quarter (n = 86) were excluded due to no feasibility data. Sixty-five studies using 13 different FMS assessments were included. The Athletic Skills Track and DEMOST-PRE assessments were most feasible (18/21) and the Test of Gross Motor Development and Movement Assessment Battery for Children were common but among the least feasible (12-14/21). This review allows pre-school staff to choose a FMS assessment based on feasibility. Future studies need to present feasibility of assessments.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1466-447X
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of sports sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 30084306
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2018.1504603