Preliminary validity evidence for a rapid fundamental movement skill assessment tool for primary education settings.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Assessment of motor competence is critical for planning and monitoring children's development. However, many assessment tools require time, training, and resources not available to most teachers. We aimed to evaluate the external aspect of construct validity of a rapid product-oriented fundamental movement skill assessment tool designed specifically for primary education settings.

Methods

Fundamental movement skills of 73 children aged 4-8 were assessed using the KIDDO Challenge assessment tool and the Test of Gross Motor Development-2 (TGMD-2). We conducted correlational analyses between scores derived from the assessment tools.

Results

We found significant associations (ranging from weak to moderate in nature; r range = -0.17 to 0.68) between sco

SUBMITTER: Simpson A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12034640 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature