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[Children and motor competence].

H Sigmundsson1, M Haga

  • 1Idrettsvitenskapelig institutt, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Trondheim. hermundurs@svt.ntnu.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|December 8, 2000
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Children with poor motor competence often face social challenges and reduced physical activity. These motor skill deficits in children typically persist without intervention, impacting overall health and well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Kinesiology

Context:

  • Motor competence is frequently discussed in media, often without scientific backing.
  • Understanding children's motor skills is crucial for their development and social integration.
  • Existing research highlights correlations between motor difficulties and social issues.

Purpose:

  • To review and document established knowledge regarding children's motor competence.
  • To address the gap between media claims and scientific evidence on motor skills.
  • To clarify the relationship between motor competence and children's social and physical well-being.

Summary:

  • Approximately 6-10% of Norwegian children aged 7-10 exhibit motor competence significantly below average.

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  • Motor problems in children are persistent and unlikely to resolve spontaneously without intervention.
  • Children with motor deficits tend to be less physically active, potentially leading to long-term health consequences.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the significant prevalence of motor competence issues in school-aged children.
    • Underscores the link between motor skills, self-esteem, social status, and physical activity levels.
    • Emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to address motor skill deficits and their cascading effects on child health.