Authors: Stodden, David; Langendorfer, Stephen; Roberton, Mary Ann

Source: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, Volume 80, Number 2, June 2009 , pp. 223-229(7)

Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

Abstract:

We examined the relationship between competence in three fundamental motor skills (throwing, kicking, and jumping) and six measures of health-related physical fitness in young adults (ages 18-25). We assessed motor skill competence using product scores of maximum kicking and throwing speed and maximum jumping distance. A factor analysis indicated the 12-min run/walk, percent body fat, curl-ups, grip strength, and maximum leg press strength all loaded on one factor defining the construct of "overall fitness." Multiple regression analyses indicated that the product scores for jumping (74%), kicking (58%), and throwing (59%) predicted 79% of the variance in overall fitness. Gender was not a significant predictor of fitness. Results suggest that developing motor skill competence may be fundamental in developing and maintaining adequate physical fitness into adulthood. These data represent the strongest to date on the relationship between motor skill competence and physical fitness.

Keywords: MOTOR DEVELOPMENT; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; PRODUCT SCORES; SKILL ACQUISITION

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5641/027013609X13087704028318

Publication date: 2009-06-01

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