Australian children lack the basic movement skills to be active and healthy. (18th July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Barnett, L. M.; Hardy, L. L.; Lubans, D. R.; Cliff, D. P.; Okely, A. D.; Hills, A. P.; Morgan, P. J.
• Is Part Of: Health promotion journal of Australia. Volume 24:Number 2(2013)
• Page Start: 82
• Page End: 84
• Publication Date: 2013-07-18
• Subjects: Health promotion -- Periodicals; Health promotion -- Australia -- Periodicals; 613.0994
• DOI: 10.1071/HE12920
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1036-1073

Abstract

Abstract : The authors make a case for urgent action to ensure all Australian children are provided with the opportunity to develop competence and confidence in fundamental movement skills (FMS), which will help them to be physically active, fit and to have a healthy body composition. It is suggested that cooperation and commitment between public health, education and early childhood sectors is required. The authors advocate that FMS development should be highlighted in all relevant policy documents, that children should be given opportunities to be taught FMS during the preschool years and that primary schools should provide a quality health and physical education programs. Abstract : The authors make a case for urgent action to ensure all Australian children are provided with the opportunity to develop competence and confidence in fundamental movement skills (FMS), which will help them to be physically active, fit and to have a healthy body composition. It is suggested that cooperation and commitment between public health, education and early childhood sectors is required. The authors advocate that FMS development should be highlighted in all relevant policy documents, that children should be given opportunities to be taught FMS during the preschool years and that primary schools should provide a quality health and physical education programs.