Factors Related to the Fundamental Motor Skills in Preschool Children

Fundamental motor skills affect children’s physical, social, and cognitive development. The aim of this research was to determine the influence of body mass index, motor abilities, physical activity and sedentary behavior of parents on fundamental motor skills of preschool children. Participants were 103 parent-child dyads from one child care center in Cakovec. Parents completed a questionnaire which is measuring parental physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Children were tested by four motor tests and fundamental motor skills test. Preschool teachers evaluated the physical activity of children. The connection was calculated by the regression analysis. The highest partial impact (BETA=.363 ; p=.00) on the criterion variable has a variable activity of children, while is lower in the variable age (BETA=.246 ; p=.01). Other variables did not have a significant effect on the criterion variable fundamental motor skills. In accordance with research, it can be concluded that the investment and the creation of optimal conditions for the development of motor skills in preschool age is invaluable.