The relationship between physical fitness and motor competence in children

被引：137
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作者：
Haga, M. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Sor Trondelag Univ Coll, Dept Physiotherapy, Fac Hlth Educ & Social Work, Trondheim, Norway
来源：
CHILD CARE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT | 2008年 / 34卷 / 03期
关键词：
children; health; motor competence; motor skills; physical fitness;
D O I：
10.1111/j.1365-2214.2008.00814.x
中图分类号：
B844 [发展心理学（人类心理学）];
学科分类号：
040202 ;
摘要：
Background This study examined the relationship between physical fitness and motor competence in children aged 9-10 years. Methods A sample of 67 children (mean age 9.7, SD 0.3 year) participated in the study. To assess motor competence, each child completed the Movement Assessment Battery for Children. Physical fitness was measured by the Test of Physical Fitness, comprising nine different tasks including running, jumping, throwing and climbing. Results The results show a strong and significant correlation between motor competence and physical fitness within the sample. Conclusions These results are relevant to the work of maintaining and developing both sufficient physical fitness and motor competence in children as these factors are important contributors to their health and well-being.
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页数：6
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