Journal Article

Motor competence among children in the UK and Ireland: An expert statement on behalf of the International Motor Development Research Consortium

Abstract

The United Kingdom and Ireland have a well-established research base in motor competence (MC) research, ranging from reporting and monitoring levels of MC, developing assessment tools for MC, providing innovative curriculum and intervention design to support learning and development, as well as providing advocacy for particular groups, such as those with motor impairments. This expert statement, on behalf of the International Motor Development Research Consortium, draws together what is currently known about levels of MC in the United Kingdom and Ireland as well as current approaches to intervention in both countries. Subsequently presented are recommendations for researchers and practitioners to advance the field of MC for the benefit of children and youth in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and worldwide.

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Authors

Duncan, Michael J.
Foweather, Lawrence
Bardid, Farid
Barnett, Anna L.
Rudd, James
O’Brien, Wesley
Foulkes, Jonathan D.
Roscoe, Clare
Issartel, Johann
Stratton, Gareth
Clark, Cain C. T.

Oxford Brookes departments

Department of Psychology, Health and Professional Development

Dates

Year of publication: 2022
Date of RADAR deposit: 2021-12-20

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