Trends in Motor Performance of First Graders: A Comparison of Cohorts from 2006 to 2015

[摘要] BackgroundMotor performance is an important factor for health. Already in childhood, motor performance is associated with, e.g., obesity and risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. It is widely believed that the motor performance of children has declined over recent years. However, this belief is lacking clear evidence. The objective of this study was to examine trends in motor performance of first grade students during a period of 10 years (2006–2015). We examined trends in (a) aerobic fitness, (b) strength, (c) speed, and (d) balance for boys and girls separately and considered body mass index (BMI) as a potential confounder.

[学科分类] 儿科学

[关键词] trend;children;health;motor performance;aerobic fitness;strength;speed;balance