Examination of motor skill competency in students: evidence-based physical education curriculum.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Researchers found that children with a competent level of motor skill performance are more likely to be physically active. This study examined how well K-1 students demonstrated motor skill competency in relation to Physical Education Content Standard 1.

Methods

Participants were K-1 grade students (N = 1,223-1,588; boys = 568-857; girls = 526-695; Mean age = 5.5 yrs old) who were enrolled in nine elementary schools. The K-1 students' motor skill competency in running, weight transferring, hand dribbling, and underhand catching skills was assessed using four PE Metrics skill assessment rubrics in the intervention year 1 and year 2, respectively. Data were analyzed by means of descriptive statistics and independent sample t-tests.

Results

The students in the

SUBMITTER: Chen W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5322665 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature