The Effect of Physical Exercise on Fundamental Movement Skills and Physical Fitness among Preschool Children

Study Protocol for a Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

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ID15488581
AuthorsGuangxu Wang (0000-0002-1745-9956, Henan Normal University), Yahua Zi (0000-0003-1481-1720, Shanghai University of Sport), Bo Li (0000-0002-7801-0319, Shanghai University of Sport), Shan Su (0000-0002-5243-1246, Shanghai University of Sport), Lei Sun (0000-0003-0096-7804, Shanghai University of Sport), Fei Wang (0000-0003-0860-6317, Shanghai University of Sport), Chener Ren (Shanghai University of Sport), Yang Liu (0000-0003-1220-7044, Shanghai University of Sport, corresponding author)
Year2022
Volume19
Issue10
Pages6331-6331
Publication date2022-05-23
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph19106331
PMID35627867
OpenAlexW4281390498
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited6

Background : Evidence shows that physical exercise promotes preschoolers' fundamental movement skills (FMSs) and physical fitness (PF). However, studies that assess the effectiveness of different types of physical exercise interventions to improve FMSs and PF in preschool children remain scarce. To explore and compare the effectiveness of different physical exercise on FMSs and PF, interventions comprising ball games (BGs), rhythm activities (RAs), basic movements (BMs), and a combination of all related activities (multiple activities, MAs) will be conducted among preschoolers. Methods : A single-blind, five-arm, cluster-randomized trial will be conducted in kindergarten in Shanghai, China. In total, 300 healthy preschoolers, aged 4 to 5 years, will be randomized to four intervention groups (BG, RA, BM, or MA) and one control group (unorganized physical activities). Four intervention groups will receive three 30-min lessons weekly for 16 weeks. At the baseline, the end of the 16-week intervention, and the 6-month follow-up after the end of the intervention, the primary outcomes (FMSs and PF) and physical activity (PA), and sociodemographic and anthropometric data will be assessed. Discussion : This study will provide vital information regarding the effect of different physical exercise interventions on preschool children's FMSs and PF, PA, and the potential interactions between these domains. The most effective intervention strategy can be generalized to kindergarten and other preschool educational institutions in practice to promote preschoolers' development of FMSs and PF. Conclusions : This study protocol aims to provide a method to solve the problem of "how to arrange physical exercise and which kind of physical exercise program can promote FMS and PF better in preschool children

Alternative medicine · Anthropometry · Cluster (spacecraft · Cluster randomised controlled trial · Developmental psychology · Intervention (counseling · Motor skill · Physical fitness · Physical medicine and rehabilitation · Physical therapy · Protocol (science · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Randomized controlled trial · Children's Physical and Motor Development · Computer Science · Infant Development and Preterm Care · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology

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