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Effects of an Intervention for Promoting Basic Motor Competencies in Middle Childhood

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  • Anne Strotmeyer

    (Department of Exercise and Health, Paderborn University, 33098 Paderborn, Germany)

  • Miriam Kehne

    (Department of Exercise and Health, Paderborn University, 33098 Paderborn, Germany)

  • Christian Herrmann

    (Physical Education Research Group, Zurich University of Teacher Education, 8090 Zurich, Switzerland)

Abstract

The development of motor competencies is necessary for participation in the culture of sport, exercise, and physical activity, which in turn supports the development of a healthy lifestyle. A lack of physical activity in childhood and deficits in motor performance emphasize the relevance of interventions for promoting basic motor competencies. However, there are research desiderata with regard to such interventions. This article describes an intervention program for promoting basic motor competencies in middle childhood (around 6 to 10 years of age). The intervention was investigated in a longitudinal study from June 2019 to January 2020 ( n = 200; 58% girls, M = 8.84 years, SD = 0.63) at three primary schools. The intervention was conducted once a week in physical education (PE). The comparison group participated in regular PE. The intervention showed significant effects on basic motor competencies in object movement but not in self-movement . The results demonstrate that positive effects on basic motor competencies can be achieved with the help of a relatively simple intervention. Further longitudinal studies are desirable as a means of substantiating the results and developing evidence-based concepts to support children in their development in the best possible way.

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  • Anne Strotmeyer & Miriam Kehne & Christian Herrmann, 2021. "Effects of an Intervention for Promoting Basic Motor Competencies in Middle Childhood," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(14), pages 1-15, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:14:p:7343-:d:591295
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