Fundamental Movement/Motor Skills as an Important Component of Physical Literacy and Bridge to Physical Activity: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Movement is crucial for human development, particularly during childhood. Fundamental movement skills (FMSs) are essential movement patterns that support physical, cognitive, and social development. Recent studies indicate an alarming worldwide decline in FMS acquisition, potentially impacting children's long-term physical fitness and health. This scoping review explored FMSs, their relationship to motor competence and physical literacy, associations with physical activity and fitness, assessment methods, and effective interventions.

Methods

A comprehensive literature review was conducted using the PubMed, Web of Science, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases. The search utilized key phrases related to FMSs, motor competence, and p

SUBMITTER: Piotrowski T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12564026 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature