Preliminary validity evidence for a rapid fundamental movement skill assessment tool for primary education settings
IntroductionAssessment of motor competence is critical for planning and monitoring children's development. However, many assessment tools require time, training, and resources not available to most teachers. We aimed to evaluate the external aspect of construct validity of a rapid product-orien...
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| description | IntroductionAssessment of motor competence is critical for planning and monitoring children's development. However, many assessment tools require time, training, and resources not available to most teachers. We aimed to evaluate the external aspect of construct validity of a rapid product-oriented fundamental movement skill assessment tool designed specifically for primary education settings.MethodsFundamental movement skills of 73 children aged 4–8 were assessed using the KIDDO Challenge assessment tool and the Test of Gross Motor Development-2 (TGMD-2). We conducted correlational analyses between scores derived from the assessment tools.ResultsWe found significant associations (ranging from weak to moderate in nature; r range = −0.17 to 0.68) between scores of individual skills on the KIDDO Challenge and the TGMD-2. Age- and gender-standardised overall proficiency ratings between assessment tools exhibited a significant moderate, positive correlation (r = 0.52, p < .01).ConclusionsOur findings indicate that the KIDDO Challenge and TGMD-2 were significantly associated in their assessment of children's overall fundamental movement skill proficiency. These findings may assist teachers or school administration in selecting rapid fundamental movement skill assessment tools with evidence of validity for motor competence screening in primary education settings. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c300ffbfd5d947a0804181f8a38d4fb42025-08-20T02:11:50ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Sports and Active Living2624-93672025-04-01710.3389/fspor.2025.14414021441402Preliminary validity evidence for a rapid fundamental movement skill assessment tool for primary education settingsAaron Simpson0Aaron Simpson1Brodie Ward2Michael Rosenberg3Ben Jackson4Ben Jackson5Jingdan Gou6Amanda Derbyshire7Ashleigh L. Thornton8Ashleigh L. Thornton9Ashleigh L. Thornton10Department of Exercise and Sport Science, School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, AustraliaThe Kids Research Institute Australia, Perth, WA, AustraliaDepartment of Exercise and Sport Science, School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, AustraliaDepartment of Exercise and Sport Science, School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, AustraliaDepartment of Exercise and Sport Science, School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, AustraliaThe Kids Research Institute Australia, Perth, WA, AustraliaDepartment of Exercise and Sport Science, School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, AustraliaDepartment of Exercise and Sport Science, School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, AustraliaThe Kids Research Institute Australia, Perth, WA, AustraliaDivision of Paediatrics, School of Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, AustraliaKids Rehab WA, Perth Children’s Hospital, Perth, WA, AustraliaIntroductionAssessment of motor competence is critical for planning and monitoring children's development. However, many assessment tools require time, training, and resources not available to most teachers. We aimed to evaluate the external aspect of construct validity of a rapid product-oriented fundamental movement skill assessment tool designed specifically for primary education settings.MethodsFundamental movement skills of 73 children aged 4–8 were assessed using the KIDDO Challenge assessment tool and the Test of Gross Motor Development-2 (TGMD-2). We conducted correlational analyses between scores derived from the assessment tools.ResultsWe found significant associations (ranging from weak to moderate in nature; r range = −0.17 to 0.68) between scores of individual skills on the KIDDO Challenge and the TGMD-2. Age- and gender-standardised overall proficiency ratings between assessment tools exhibited a significant moderate, positive correlation (r = 0.52, p < .01).ConclusionsOur findings indicate that the KIDDO Challenge and TGMD-2 were significantly associated in their assessment of children's overall fundamental movement skill proficiency. These findings may assist teachers or school administration in selecting rapid fundamental movement skill assessment tools with evidence of validity for motor competence screening in primary education settings.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2025.1441402/fullmotor competencephysical educationphysical competencemotor developmentelementary school |
| spellingShingle | Aaron Simpson Aaron Simpson Brodie Ward Michael Rosenberg Ben Jackson Ben Jackson Jingdan Gou Amanda Derbyshire Ashleigh L. Thornton Ashleigh L. Thornton Ashleigh L. Thornton Preliminary validity evidence for a rapid fundamental movement skill assessment tool for primary education settings Frontiers in Sports and Active Living motor competence physical education physical competence motor development elementary school |
| title | Preliminary validity evidence for a rapid fundamental movement skill assessment tool for primary education settings |
| title_full | Preliminary validity evidence for a rapid fundamental movement skill assessment tool for primary education settings |
| title_fullStr | Preliminary validity evidence for a rapid fundamental movement skill assessment tool for primary education settings |
| title_full_unstemmed | Preliminary validity evidence for a rapid fundamental movement skill assessment tool for primary education settings |
| title_short | Preliminary validity evidence for a rapid fundamental movement skill assessment tool for primary education settings |
| title_sort | preliminary validity evidence for a rapid fundamental movement skill assessment tool for primary education settings |
| topic | motor competence physical education physical competence motor development elementary school |
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