Exploring the importance of diversified physical activities in early childhood for later motor competence and physical activity level: a seven-year longitudinal study

Exploring the importance of diversified physical activities in early childhood for later motor competence and physical activity level: a seven-year longitudinal study

Abstract Background Research indicates that childhood motor competence (MC) can predict physical activity (PA) levels later in life and it has been argued that frequently engaging in a wide diversity of physical activities will eventually improve children’s MC. However, no longitudinal or experiment...

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Main Authors: Paulina S. Melby, Peter Elsborg, Glen Nielsen, Rodrigo A. Lima, Peter Bentsen, Lars B. Andersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Adolescent
Childhood
CoSCIS
Diversified physical activity
Leisure time
Motor skills
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11343-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11343-1

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