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Fundamental Movement Skills Training Improves Executive Functions in Preschoolers
Sponsor: Xi'an Physical Education University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of a 12-week structured fundamental movement skills (FMS) training program on executive functions in 34 healthy preschoolers aged 5-6 years. Participants were randomly assigned to an FMS training group (n = 17) or a regular physical activity control group (n = 17). The FMS group participated in two 35-minute sessions per week for 12 weeks, while the control group engaged in free play. Executive functions were assessed using the Go/No-Go, Mr. Ant, and Card Sorting tasks from the Early Years Toolbox at baseline and after the intervention.
Official title: Fundamental Movement Skills Training Improves Executive Functions in Preschoolers: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - 6 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
34
Start Date
2024-03-01
Completion Date
2024-07-01
Last Updated
2026-07-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Fundamental Movement Skills Training
Structured FMS training program including locomotor, object control, and stability skills, 2 sessions per week, 35 minutes per session for 12 weeks.
Regular Physical Activity
Regular physical activities including free play and simple exercises (e.g., rope jumping, ball bouncing, musical chairs), 2 sessions per week, 35 minutes per session.
Locations (1)
Yumiao Kindergarten
Xi'an, Shaanxi, China