Normative values of motor performance and their relationship with BMI status in Hong Kong preschoolers

Normative values of motor performance and their relationship with BMI status in Hong Kong preschoolers

• Yip, Ka Man The University of Hong Kong
• So, Hung Kwan The University of Hong Kong
• Tung, Keith T. S. The University of Hong Kong
• Wong, Rosa Sze Man The University of Hong Kong
• Tso, Winnie W. Y. The University of Hong Kong
• Wong, Ian C. K. The University of Hong Kong
• Yam, Jason C. The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Kwan, Mike Y. W. Princess Margaret Hospital
• Louie, Hung Tak Lobo The Education University of Hong Kong
• Lee, Albert The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Wong, Wilfred H. S. The University of Hong Kong
• Hui, Lai Ling The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Nelson, E. A. S. The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Ip, Patrick The University of Hong Kong

Scientific Reports, 14(1), 2024

Nature Research

2024

• M Teachers & Education for Teachers
  • MH Teacher Evaluation : Teacher Effectiveness

Motor Performance BMI Status Preschoolers

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Pre-Primary Education

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This study aimed to establish sex- and age-specific reference values for motor performance (MP) in Hong Kong preschoolers aged 3–5 years old and examine the relationship between MP and BMI status. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 5579 preschoolers in Hong Kong. Three MP tests were administered, and height and weight information were collected. GAMLSS was used to compute the normative values of the motor tests. Boys outperformed girls in activities requiring muscle strength and power, while girls outperformed boys in activities requiring balance and coordination. The MP scores increased with age for both overarm beanbag throw and standing long jump for both sexes, while the one-leg balance scores showed larger differences between P50 and P95 in older preschoolers. Children with excessive weight performed worse in standing long jump and one-leg balance compared to their healthy weight peers. This study provides valuable information on the MP of preschoolers in Hong Kong, including sex- and age-specific reference values and the association between BMI status and MP scores. These findings can serve as a reference for future studies and clinical practice and highlight the importance of promoting motor skill development in preschoolers, particularly those who are overweight or obese. Copyright © 2024 The Author(s).

• English

Journal Articles

• 20452322

• 10.1038/s41598-024-57121-y

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/en/bibs/cd935798

2024-08-08