The role of playgrounds in the development of children's fundamental movement skills: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Fundamental movement skills (FMS) are the basic skills children should develop but are low in children from high-income countries. Literature indicates that playgrounds can play an important role challenging children's balance, agility, and coordination. However, knowledge on the influence of playgrounds on children's FMS development is fragmented. The aim of the present scoping review was to create an overview of all research that is relevant when studying the influence of unstructured playground play on children's FMS. Four electronic databases (Scopus, Web of Science, SportDiscus, and PsycInfo) were searched systematically in May 2022 and October 2023 following the PRISMA guidelines, leading to a final set of 14 publications meeting the inclusion criteria. The results of these publicati

SUBMITTER: Pawlowski CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10718446 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature