A pilot study to evaluate the efficacy of the ‘Launchpad’ gymnastics programme at developing children's motor coordination and fundamental movement skills

Results: Repeated measures analysis of variance was carried out on age appropriated scores, for overall FMS and body coordination for grades 2, 4 and 6 separately. [...]condition main effects showed that grade 4 experimental group scored higher on balance and side jump than the control group.

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Published in:Journal of science and medicine in sport 2014-12, Vol.18, p.e11-e11
Main Authors: Rudd, J, Farrow, D, Barnett, L, Berry, J, Borkoles, E, Polman, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Curricula
Gymnastics
Motor ability
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
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Summary:Results: Repeated measures analysis of variance was carried out on age appropriated scores, for overall FMS and body coordination for grades 2, 4 and 6 separately. [...]condition main effects showed that grade 4 experimental group scored higher on balance and side jump than the control group.
ISSN:1440-2440
1878-1861
DOI:10.1016/j.jsams.2014.11.034