Exploring Recommendations for Child and Adolescent Fundamental Movement Skills Development: A Narrative Review.

Area of Science:

• * Movement Science
• * Pediatric Physical Activity
• * Sports Pedagogy

Background:

• * Fundamental movement skills (FMS) are foundational for lifelong physical activity in children and adolescents.
• * Effective development of FMS requires structured teaching and practice within physical education and sports settings.
• * Current literature lacks standardized FMS development guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

• * To investigate the transferability of the Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type (FITT) principle to FMS development interventions.
• * To assess the consistency of findings in FMS interventions using the FITT principle.
• * To explore the potential for developing practical FMS guidelines for children and adolescents.

Main Methods:

• * Systematic review and synthesis of existing literature on FMS interventions.
• * Analysis of intervention studies through the lens of the FITT principle.
• * Evaluation of consistency and transferability of FITT components in FMS development.

Main Results:

• * The FITT principle shows potential for structuring FMS interventions.
• * Variability in intervention design and reporting hinders direct comparison.
• * Evidence suggests FITT components can be adapted for FMS development.

Conclusions:

• * The FITT principle offers a viable framework for FMS intervention design.
• * Further research is needed to establish consistent FMS development guidelines.
• * Applying the FITT principle can enhance the comparability and impact of FMS research.