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Yike Zhang; Cherylyn Lavagnino; Yunxia Ma – Research in Dance Education, 2024
This article discusses the necessity and possibilities of introducing ballet training into the process of teaching Chinese ethnic dance from theoretical and practical perspectives involving pedagogical analysis. We propose that there is a homologous and complementary relationship between ballet and Chinese ethnic dance in philosophy, aesthetic and…
Descriptors: Dance, Dance Education, Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries
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He Jing; Li Fangfang; Xue Yuan; Ma Rui – Early Child Development and Care, 2023
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between motor skills and fluid intelligence in children aged 5-7 years. In this cross-sectional study, 115 children between 5 and 7 years of age (preschool children with sports skill learning) were included (51 boys, 44.34%), and fluid intelligence was measured using the Wide Range of Intelligence…
Descriptors: Psychomotor Skills, Intelligence, Young Children, Early Childhood Education
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Min Zhu; Fei Chen; Weiping Chen; Yang Zhang – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2025
Purpose: Stuttering is a neurodevelopmental disorder that disrupts the timing and rhythmic flow of speech production. There is growing evidence indicating that abnormal interactions between the auditory and motor cortices contribute to the development of stuttering. The present study investigated speech auditory-motor synchronization in stuttering…
Descriptors: Executive Function, Music, Stuttering, Speech Communication
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Zhao, Meiling; Han, Xiaowei; Che, Li; Qi, Chenhui; Ma, Xiaoni; Wang, Shizhi – Early Child Development and Care, 2023
The main objective of this study was to examine the existence of Relative Age Effect (RAE) and analyze the effect of gender on Fundamental Motor Skills (FMS) of preschool children aged 4-5 years old. A total of 298 healthy preschool children were evaluated. The Test of Gross Motor Development-2 (TGMD-2) was used to evaluate preschoolers' FMS. The…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Gender Differences, Psychomotor Skills, Preschool Children
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Zhang, Rujing; Chen, Jingying; Wang, Guangshuai; Xu, Ruyi; Zhang, Kun; Wang, Jidong; Zheng, Wenming – Interactive Learning Environments, 2023
Visual motor integration (VMI) is considered a key predictor of adaptive functioning in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, information regarding the VMI characteristics of children with ASD is scarce because existing assessment methods have focused on outcome measures while neglecting process measures due to the high failure…
Descriptors: Sensory Integration, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Computer Games, Young Children
Li, Kun; Onyon, Nitikorn; Choichareon, Thapana; Charoontham, Orasa – Online Submission, 2023
Background and Aim: This study adopts the teaching mode of self-regulated learning to change the traditional physical education teaching methods, so as to improve the physical literacy of college students. The component of college students' physical literacy includes physical cognition, physical experience, physical ability and sports behavior.…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Independent Study, Teaching Methods, College Students
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Stevenson, A.; Wainwright, N.; Williams, A. – Education 3-13, 2023
Competency in fundamental movement skills (FMS) lays the foundation for developing more complex motor skills and supporting a physically active future. Preschool-aged children are at a crucial window of development, so intervening with motor skill programmes increases the likelihood of future physical activity (PA) participation. Parents/carers…
Descriptors: Intervention, Psychomotor Skills, Preschool Children, Parent Participation
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Guoyan Liu; Wenqi Zhan; Sisi Ma; Sha Xie – Early Education and Development, 2024
"Research Findings:" The present study aims to investigate the relationship between physical fitness and visuomotor integration in young children. A total of 242 three- to six-year-old preschoolers were randomly selected from a preschool in Shenzhen, China and their visuomotor integration and physical fitness were evaluated using the…
Descriptors: Physical Fitness, Psychomotor Skills, Correlation, Foreign Countries
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Nagore Martinez-Merino; Markel Rico-González – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2024
The aim of this review was to systematically summarize the literature about physical education (PE) programs and their effects on preschool children's physical activity levels and motor, cognitive, and social competences. A systematic search of relevant articles was carried out using four electronic databases up until February 16, 2022. The main…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Preschool Children, Physical Activities, Cognitive Processes
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Hu, Bi Ying; Wu, Zhongling; Kong, Zhaowei – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2022
The present research examined the effects of family-related factors on how parents perceive and choose physical activities that stimulate their children's physical fitness and motor development. Using the random sampling approach, a total of 284 4- to 5-year-old children (n = 147 boys; n = 137 girls) were included in the sample. These children's…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Fitness, Parent Attitudes, Measures (Individuals)
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Ma, Jiani; Duncan, Michael J.; Chen, Si-Tong; Eyre, Emma L. J.; Cai, Yujun – European Physical Education Review, 2022
The present study aimed to examine cross-cultural differences in fundamental movement skills (FMS) proficiency levels in children aged 9-10 years old in England and China, using a process-oriented FMS measurement. Four FMS (run, jump, throw, catch) were measured using the Test of Gross Motor Development-2 (TGMD-2). The sample consisted of 272…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Psychomotor Skills, Foreign Countries
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Yue, Ai; Jiao, Qian; Lyu, Xin; Gan, Yu; Tang, Lei; Yang, Jiyou; Shi, Yaojiang; Wilson-Smith, Henry – Early Child Development and Care, 2022
The goal of the present study is to examine differences in cognitive, psychomotor, and social-emotional development scores between only children and children with siblings aged 6-30 months in rural China using data of 1802 children across 351 villages in 174 townships, disaggregating according to child gender. The results indicate that having a…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Psychomotor Skills, Social Emotional Learning, Emotional Development
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Lei Shi; Chunxia Xu – Education and Information Technologies, 2024
The key research objective is to explore the key functions of virtual reality technology used by educators to improve motor and imagery training in athletes. The sample was 160 students from Shandong Sport University. The main tools used by the scholars were the Athlete Introductory Movement Screen (AIMS) and The Sport Imagery Ability…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Computer Simulation, Perceptual Motor Learning, Psychomotor Skills
Huan, Chen; Nilnopkoon, Phithack; Klangphahol, Kanreutai; Othakanon, Lerlak – Online Submission, 2023
Background and Aim: Physical activity is an important means to promote the comprehensive and healthy development of children's bodies and minds. The national health strategy and population policy adjustment, the development of kindergartens, and the deterioration of children's physical health have all worked together to bring unprecedented…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Athletics
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Cui, Jialiang; Xie, Han; He, Xin – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
The Integrated Therapy Model is a practice framework designed to promote multi-disciplinary collaboration to accommodate the holistic needs of children with special education needs. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the model adopted in a pilot preschool in China on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A single-case, ABAB reversal…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Preschool Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Foreign Countries
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