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Exploring Cross-Cultural Differences in Fundamental Motor Skills Proficiency Between Polish and Latvian Children

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  • Makaruk Hubert
  • Bodasińska Anna
  • Zieliński Janusz
  • Starzak Marcin
  • Piech Krzysztof
  • Makaruk Beata
  • Sadowski Jerzy

    (1 Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Faculty of Physical Education and Health, Biała Podlaska, Poland)

  • Grants Juris
  • Bula-Biteniece Inta
  • Dravniece Irēna
  • Ciekurs Kalvis
  • Žīdens Janis
  • Kalniņš Kārlis

    (2 Latvian Academy of Sport Education in Riga, Latvia)

Abstract

Introduction. Fundamental motor skills (FMS) are a critical component of success in various sports and lifelong physical activity (PA). This study aimed to evaluate and compare the FMS proficiency levels of 7-9-year-old children from Poland and Latvia, providing insights into the current state of motor competence in these populations.

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  • Makaruk Hubert & Bodasińska Anna & Zieliński Janusz & Starzak Marcin & Piech Krzysztof & Makaruk Beata & Sadowski Jerzy & Grants Juris & Bula-Biteniece Inta & Dravniece Irēna & Ciekurs Kalvis & Žīdens, 2023. "Exploring Cross-Cultural Differences in Fundamental Motor Skills Proficiency Between Polish and Latvian Children," Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism, Sciendo, vol. 30(3), pages 12-17, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:spotou:v:30:y:2023:i:3:p:12-17:n:2
    DOI: 10.2478/pjst-2023-0014
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