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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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  • Guangxu Wang

    (School of Physical Education and Sport Training, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
    College of Physical Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Yahua Zi

    (School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Bo Li

    (School of Physical Education and Sport Training, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
    Institute of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China)

  • Shan Su

    (School of Physical Education and Sport Training, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China)

  • Lei Sun

    (School of Physical Education and Sport Training, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China)

  • Fei Wang

    (School of Physical Education and Sport Training, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China)

  • Chener Ren

    (School of Physical Education and Sport Training, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China)

  • Yang Liu

    (School of Physical Education and Sport Training, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
    Shanghai Research Center for Physical Fitness and Health of Children and Adolescents, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China)

Abstract

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”.

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  • Guangxu Wang & Yahua Zi & Bo Li & Shan Su & Lei Sun & Fei Wang & Chener Ren & Yang Liu, 2022. "The Effect of Physical Exercise on Fundamental Movement Skills and Physical Fitness among Preschool Children: Study Protocol for a Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(10), pages 1-16, May.
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