The Relationship Between Motor Proficiency and Physical Activity in Children

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Authors

Brian H. Wrotniak · University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Leonard H. Epstein · University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Joan M. Dorn · University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Katherine E. Jones · University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Valerie A. Kondilis · University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Abstract

Motor proficiency is positively associated with physical activity and inversely associated with sedentary activity in children, but there may be a threshold of motor proficiency above which children may be the most physically active. Children's motor proficiency may be an appropriate target for increasing physical activity in youth.

Topics & Keywords

Children's Physical and Motor Development Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 118, Issue 6, pp. e1758-e1765

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2006-0742

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 14.07