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Exploring Cross-Cultural Differences in Fundamental Motor Skills Proficiency Between Polish and Latvian Children

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  • Makaruk Hubert

    (Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Faculty of Physical Education and Health, Biała Podlaska, Poland)

  • Grants Juris

    (Latvian Academy of Sport Education in Riga, Latvia)

  • Bodasińska Anna

    (Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Faculty of Physical Education and Health, Biała Podlaska, Poland)

  • Bula-Biteniece Inta

    (Latvian Academy of Sport Education in Riga, Latvia)

  • Zieliński Janusz

    (Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Faculty of Physical Education and Health, Biała Podlaska, Poland)

  • Dravniece Irēna

    (Latvian Academy of Sport Education in Riga, Latvia)

  • Starzak Marcin

    (Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Faculty of Physical Education and Health, Biała Podlaska, Poland)

  • Ciekurs Kalvis

    (Latvian Academy of Sport Education in Riga, Latvia)

  • Piech Krzysztof

    (Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Faculty of Physical Education and Health, Biała Podlaska, Poland)

  • Makaruk Beata

    (Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Faculty of Physical Education and Health, Biała Podlaska, Poland)

  • Žīdens Janis

    (Latvian Academy of Sport Education in Riga, Latvia)

  • Kalniņš Kārlis

    (Latvian Academy of Sport Education in Riga, Latvia)

  • Sadowski Jerzy

    (Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Faculty of Physical Education and Health, Biała Podlaska, Poland)

Abstract

Introduction. Fundamental motor skills (FMS) are a critical component of success in various sports and lifelong physical activity (PA). This study aimed to evaluate and compare the FMS proficiency levels of 7-9-year-old children from Poland and Latvia, providing insights into the current state of motor competence in these populations. Material and Methods. A cross-sectional study design was utilized, incorporating a sample of 163 boys and girls. The FUS test (Fundamental Motor Skills in Sport), a comprehensive, qualitative, and process-oriented assessment tool was used to assess FMS. The FUS test encompassed a range of movement tasks, including hurdles, jumping rope, forward roll, ball bouncing, ball throwing and catching, and kicking and stopping a ball that allows for a thorough evaluation of FMS proficiency. Results. The study revealed alarmingly low FMS proficiency levels in both countries, with 93.3% of students displaying ‘insufficient FMS proficiency’. The Mann-Whitney U test showed that Latvian boys outperformed their Polish peers in jumping rope and forward roll (p

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  • Makaruk Hubert & Grants Juris & Bodasińska Anna & Bula-Biteniece Inta & Zieliński Janusz & Dravniece Irēna & Starzak Marcin & Ciekurs Kalvis & Piech Krzysztof & Makaruk Beata & Žīdens Janis & Kalniņš , 2023. "Exploring Cross-Cultural Differences in Fundamental Motor Skills Proficiency Between Polish and Latvian Children," Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism, Sciendo, vol. 30(3), pages 12-17, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:spotou:v:30:y:2023:i:3:p:12-17:n:2
    DOI: 10.2478/pjst-2023-0014
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