Department of sport science ,ct.c., Islamic Azad University ,Tehran, Iran
10.61882/pach.2025.560075.1077
Abstract
Introduction: Fundamental motor skills (FMS) are essential for children’s motor development and physical activity (PA) engagement. Play-based interventions may enhance FMS proficiency while influencing activity behaviors, yet the mechanisms linking skill development to PA and sedentary behavior remain underexplored. Objective: This study examined the effects of a 12-week play-based FMS intervention on motor development, PA, and sedentary behavior in primary-school children. Methods: A total of 305 children (152 intervention, 153 control; mean age = 7.95 ± 1.2 years) participated. Motor development was assessed using the TGMD-3. MVPA and sedentary behavior were measured via accelerometry. Duration of the intervention was eight weeks. AMOS v28 was utilized for data analysis. Results: Post-intervention, the intervention group demonstrated significantly higher TGMD-3 scores (β = 0.46), increased MVPA (β = 0.39), and reduced sedentary behavior (β = -0.34) compared to controls. SEM indicated that MVPA and sedentary behavior partially mediated the effect of the intervention on motor development (β_indirect = 0.14 and 0.10, respectively). Model fit indices were excellent (CFI = 0.971, RMSEA = 0.048). Conclusion: A play-based FMS intervention effectively enhances motor development by improving MVPA and reducing sedentary behavior. Integrating enjoyable, skill-focused, and activity-promoting programs in schools may foster both immediate and long-term motor competence in children. The current research offers valuable insights for educators, coaches, and policymakers.
Arazeshi,N. (2025). Effect of Play-Based Fundamental Motor Skill Intervention on Sedentary Behavior, MVPA and Motor Development. Physical Activity in Children, 2(2), 74-79. doi: 10.61882/pach.2025.560075.1077
MLA
Arazeshi,N. . "Effect of Play-Based Fundamental Motor Skill Intervention on Sedentary Behavior, MVPA and Motor Development", Physical Activity in Children, 2, 2, 2025, 74-79. doi: 10.61882/pach.2025.560075.1077
HARVARD
Arazeshi N. (2025). 'Effect of Play-Based Fundamental Motor Skill Intervention on Sedentary Behavior, MVPA and Motor Development', Physical Activity in Children, 2(2), pp. 74-79. doi: 10.61882/pach.2025.560075.1077
CHICAGO
N. Arazeshi, "Effect of Play-Based Fundamental Motor Skill Intervention on Sedentary Behavior, MVPA and Motor Development," Physical Activity in Children, 2 2 (2025): 74-79, doi: 10.61882/pach.2025.560075.1077
VANCOUVER
Arazeshi N. Effect of Play-Based Fundamental Motor Skill Intervention on Sedentary Behavior, MVPA and Motor Development. PACH, 2025; 2(2): 74-79. doi: 10.61882/pach.2025.560075.1077
Physical Activity in Children