Physical Activity
Conditions
Keywords
FMS
Brief summary
Fundamental movement skill is the precursor for physical activity in later life. Proficiency of Fundamental Movement Skills in Indian School Children is unknown. This observational trial shall tell us how proficient are our Udupi District Children.
Detailed description
After IRC and IEC approval and approval from district educational officers, proper assent and consent will be given to the principal of the respective school. 1-week prior to the study, parents will be explained about the study during parent meeting and even school leaving and opening times, a parent who visits the school to drop their children will be addressed. Children of age above 7 yr. will be explained the class about the study. Inform sheets will be distributed after conveying the information. Only the children who get an informed sheet signed will be included in the study.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Manipal University
Study design
Observational model
ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 10 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* All children in the age group 5 to 10 year old
Exclusion criteria
* Cerebral palsy * Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder * Autism
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental movement skill score | immediate | Satisfying the criterion of each skill such as run, jump, catch, throw |
Countries
India
Outcome results
None listed