Assessing basic motor competences, physical fitness, and executive function in 4-5-year-old children: a longitudinal study in a primary care setting

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dc.contributor.authorLegarra Gorgoñón, Gaizka
dc.contributor.authorGarcía Alonso, Yesenia
dc.contributor.authorRamírez Vélez, Robinson
dc.contributor.authorAlonso Martínez, Loreto
dc.contributor.authorIzquierdo Redín, Mikel
dc.contributor.authorAlonso Martínez, Alicia
dc.contributor.departmentCiencias de la Saludes_ES
dc.contributor.departmentOsasun Zientziakeu
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-05T17:54:40Z
dc.date.available2024-08-05T17:54:40Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.date.updated2024-08-05T17:38:17Z
dc.description.abstractBackground: To evaluate the progression of physical fitness (PF), basic motor competence (BMC), and executive function (EF) over one year in children aged 4-5 years at a health center. Methods: In this longitudinal analysis, children's BMC was evaluated using the MOBAK KG test for object and self-movement. The PREFIT Battery gauged PF through handgrip strength, standing long jump, and other fitness measures, while the Early Years Toolbox appraised EF. Results: Adjustments for confounding factors showed notable improvements in BMC, particularly in object movement (OM; mean difference 0.789, p=0.044) and self-movement (SM; mean difference 0.842, p=0.037), with overall MOBAK scores also increasing (mean difference 1.632, p=0.018). Enhancements in the standing long jump (mean difference 9.036 cm, p=0.014) and EF tasks "Mr. Ant" (mean difference 0.669, p<0.001) and "Go/No-Go" (mean difference 0.120, p<0.001) were evident, signifying substantial BMC gains and some progress in PF and EF. Conclusion: This research underscores the positive impact of regular training on BMC and PF in young children. Significant BMC development and associated improvements in PF and EF over the study period highlight the importance of structured activities in early childhood. These findings advocate for standardized training programs to enhance childhood health and encourage active lifestyles.en
dc.description.sponsorshipFunding for the study was provided by the Gobierno de Navarra-Departamento de Salud, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund through the ERDF Operational Program 2014-2020 (Navarra).
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dc.identifier.citationLegarra-Gorgoñon, G., García-Alonso, Y., Ramírez-Vélez, R., Alonso-Martínez, L., Izquierdo, M., Alonso-Martínez, A. M. (2024) Assessing basic motor competences, physical fitness, and executive function in 4-5-year-old children: a longitudinal study in a primary care setting. Italian Journal of Pediatrics, 50, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-024-01674-1.
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/s13052-024-01674-1
dc.identifier.issn1824-7288
dc.identifier.urihttps://academica-e.unavarra.es/handle/2454/50610
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherBMC
dc.relation.ispartofItalian Journal of Pediatrics (2024) 50:108
dc.relation.projectIDinfo:eu-repo/grantAgreement/Gobierno de Navarra///
dc.relation.publisherversionhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-024-01674-1
dc.rightsThis article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
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dc.subjectMotor skillsen
dc.subjectPhysical fitnessen
dc.subjectChildrenen
dc.subjectPreschoolersen
dc.subjectExecutive functionen
dc.titleAssessing basic motor competences, physical fitness, and executive function in 4-5-year-old children: a longitudinal study in a primary care settingen
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