Associations between basic motor competencies and physical fitness in Spanish pre-schoolers: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Basic motor competencies (BMC) play a vital role in child development and are a primary focus of physical education. However, there is a lack of research on BMC in preschool-aged children, making this study particularly significant. The present study aims to examine the relationship between BMC and physical fitness components in Spanish preschool children.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted on 101 children (n = 52 boys, average age of 4.80 years) living in Pamplona, North Spain. Components of physical fitness (handgrip strength, standing long jump, speed-agility, and cardiorespiratory fitness) were assessed using the PREFIT Battery. Overall physical fitness was computed from the four selected fitness components separately for boys and girls. Higher z

SUBMITTER: Legarra-Gorgonon G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10422786 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature