Improving Fundamental Movement Skills during Early Childhood: An Intervention Mapping Approach.

ABSTRACT: The earlier in life that a child can begin mastering fundamental movement skills (FMS), the more positive their physical activity (PA) trajectories and health outcomes are. To achieve sufficient development in FMS, children must be guided with tuition and practice opportunities. Schools and educators provide an opportunity for interventions that improve health behaviours and outcomes for children. The aim of this study was to use intervention mapping (IM) to design a programme of school-based intervention to improve FMS for children aged 4-5 years old. Following the six steps of IM, with each step comprising three to five tasks that require the input of a planning group formed by key stakeholders, a programme of intervention was planned. Prior knowledge and primary and secondary evidence w

SUBMITTER: Dobell AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10297377 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature