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Caterina Pesce; Emiliano Mazzoli; Clarice Martins; David Stodden – Journal of Motor Learning and Development, 2025
The purpose of this position paper is to raise awareness of intriguing interdisciplinary intersections among physical activity, motor learning/development, creativity, and cognition. A major intersection is the potential of physical activity that involves the effortful learning of novel and/or complex movement actions to elicit cognitive…
Descriptors: Motor Development, Physical Activity Level, Creativity, Learning
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Nana A. Kwofie; Xanne Janssen; John J. Reilly – Journal of Motor Learning and Development, 2025
Background: Several studies have reported low adherence to World Health Organization sedentary behavior (SB) guidelines in the early years. The purpose of this review is to examine the associations between time spent in different types of SB (screen time and habitual SB) and motor competence (MC; fundamental motor skills, fine and gross motor…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Computer Use, Television Viewing, Physical Activity Level
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Catherine M. Capio; Rachel A. Jones; Catalina S. M. Ng; Cindy H. P. Sit; Kevin K. H. Chung – International Journal of Child Care and Education Policy, 2025
Health promotion strategies in early childhood are needed to address the global problem of physical inactivity. In Hong Kong, where the movement guidelines recommended by the World Health Organization for young children have been adopted by the health authorities, we implemented evidence-informed dissemination strategies targeting teachers and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Young Children, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level