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Is there an association between proficiency in fundamental movement skills and mderate-to-vigorous physical activity in childhood on weekdays and weekends? The REACT project.

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Affiliations

  • 1. Motor Behavior Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sports, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
      Authors
    • Garbeloto F 1, 2
    • Tani G 1
    (2 authors)
  • 2. Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport (CIFI2D), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
      Authors
    • Garbeloto F 1, 2
    • Maia J 2
    • Garganta R 2
    • Farias C 2
    • Santos R 2
    • Pereira S 2
    (6 authors)
  • 3. Department of Exercise Science, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, USA.
      Authors
    • Barreira TV 3
    (1 author)
  • 4. Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
      Authors
    • Hedeker D 4
    (1 author)
  • 5. Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
      Authors
    • Chaput JP 5
    (1 author)
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American Journal of Human Biology : the Official Journal of the Human Biology Council, 15 Apr 2024, 36(7):e24085
https://doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.24085 PMID: 38622994 

Abstract 

Objective

The present study probes into the association between children's fundamental movement skills (FMS) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during weekdays and weekends.

Methods

This cross-sectional sample included 1014 children aged 6-10 years from the REACT project. Physical activity was assessed with accelerometry, and five FMS (stationary dribble, kick, catch, overhand throw, and underhand roll) were assessed with the digital platform Meu Educativo®. Three groups were formed based on the frequency of FMS that each child mastered: group 1 (wizard level in four or five FMS); group 2 (wizard level in two or three FMS); and group 3 (wizard level in at most one skill). Multilevel models were used to analyze the data treating children (level-1) nested within schools (level-2).

Results

Compared to group 1, groups 2 (-12.9 ± 2.3 min day-1) and 3 (-23.9 ± 2.4 min day-1) were less physically active during weekdays and weekends (group 2: -14.7 ± 2.7 min day-1 and group 3: -22.4 ± 2.9 min day-1), independent of age and sex. There was a decline in MVPA during the weekend. Further, on average, boys were more active than girls, and with increasing age, children were less active.

Conclusion

On average, children with higher FMS levels are generally more physically active than their peers with lower FMS levels. Even though MVPA tends to decline on weekends, FMS proficiency is a significant factor in maintaining 60 min of MVPA on weekends.

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