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Exploring Three Pedagogical Approaches to Developing Fundamental Movement Skills in Children

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  • Simone Goldrick

    (a:1:{s:5:"en_US";s:25:"University of Newcastle, ";})

  • Narelle Eather

    (School of Education | College of Human and Social Futures, University of Newcastle, Australia)

  • Nicholas Riley

    (School of Education | College of Human and Social Futures, University of Newcastle, Australia)

  • Gwendalyn Webb

    (School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine, and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Australia)

Abstract

Purpose: The primary aim of this pilot study was to investigate whether teaching FMS using Bothmer Gymnastics (taught internationally in Waldorf/Steiner schools), a linear approach, or a non-linear approach is more effective for the acquisition and development of FMS in children aged 5-8 years in the school setting. Method: One school participated in this 3-armed comparison study; with seventy-five children aged 5-8 years from three classes randomly assigned to three treatment groups at the class level. Using distinct pedagogical styles across treatment groups each lesson was delivered by the same researcher during regular 60-minute physical education lessons scheduled once a week over 8-weeks. Weekly lessons with identical aims and objectives from the mandated Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) Syllabus targeted FMS development (stability/body control, locomotor, and non-locomotor), with FMS assessed using the Test of Gross Motor Development at baseline and 8-weeks follow-up. Linear mixed models were used to determine and compare group-by-time treatment effects. Results: A significant treatment effect was observed for locomotor, manipulative, and total Fundamental Movement Skills (P

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  • Simone Goldrick & Narelle Eather & Nicholas Riley & Gwendalyn Webb, 2025. "Exploring Three Pedagogical Approaches to Developing Fundamental Movement Skills in Children," European Journal of Sport Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 4(2), pages 27-36, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:sport0:v:4:y:2025:i:2:id:9218
    DOI: 10.24018/ejsport.2025.4.2.218
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