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Physical activity and movement skills proficiency of young F ilipino children
Author(s) -
Capio Catherine M,
Sit Cindy HP,
Eguia Kathlynne F,
Abernethy Bruce
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
pediatrics international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.49
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1442-200X
pISSN - 1328-8067
DOI - 10.1111/ped.12436
Subject(s) - medicine , overweight , physical activity , gerontology , obesity , physical therapy
Recent reports indicate an increasing prevalence of overweight among F ilipino children. Considering the known association of physical activity ( PA ) with obesity, this study reports the findings of an objective monitoring of PA in a sample of F ilipino children. The study also explores the relationship of PA with fundamental movement skills ( FMS ) proficiency. Thirty‐two children (6.54 ± 2.45 years old) wore an accelerometer for 7 days of PA monitoring and were assessed on five FMS (throw, catch, kick, run, jump). The children met the W orld H ealth O rganization's recommendation of 60 min of PA per day, with more active time being accrued during weekdays than weekends. Children with greater FMS proficiency were found to spend more time in PA than those who were less skillful during weekends. Further research is recommended to examine PA and FMS proficiency associations, exploring the role of social interactions on weekends and weekdays.