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Preliminary validity evidence for a rapid fundamental movement skill assessment tool for primary education settings

Assessment of motor competence is critical for planning and monitoring children's development. However, many assessment tools require time, training, and resources not available to most teachers. We aimed to evaluate the external aspect of construct validity of a rapid product-oriented fundamental movement skill assessment tool designed specifically for primary education settings.

Citation:
Simpson A, Ward B, Rosenberg M, Jackson B, Gou J, Derbyshire A, Thornton AL. Preliminary validity evidence for a rapid fundamental movement skill assessment tool for primary education settings. Frontier Sport Act Living. 2025;7.

Keywords:
Elementary school; motor competence; motor development; physical competence; physical education

Abstract:
Assessment of motor competence is critical for planning and monitoring children's development. However, many assessment tools require time, training, and resources not available to most teachers. We aimed to evaluate the external aspect of construct validity of a rapid product-oriented fundamental movement skill assessment tool designed specifically for primary education settings.