The relationship between fundamental movement patterns with health related physical fitness components in children

Purpose: the relationships between fundamental movement skills and health related physical fitness components were examined in children at the age of 7-9 years old. Method: 388 subjects were recruited voluntarily. fundamental movement skills (object-control skills) was measured by Ulrich scale (commonly used for 3-10 years old) and health related physical fitness components were assessed using 540meter running, pushup and sit ups tests. Spearman correlation test was used to analyze the data. Results: It was found that there was a significant correlation between object control and health-related physical fitness components (p≤0.05). Conclusion: as a result, those children with more experiences in fundamental movement patterns have a more health-related physical fitness components. This information not only highlights those in need of assistance to develop their fundamental movement patterns but will also facilitate in the development of health-related physical fitness components which aim to improve children health.

fundamental movement patterns, object control, physical fitness