Body Mass Index in the Early Years in Relation to Motor Coordination at the Age of 5–7 Years

Body Mass Index in the Early Years in Relation to Motor Coordination at the Age of 5–7 Years

Physical activity (PA) and body mass index (BMI) are consistently associated with motor coordination (MC) in children. However, we know very little how BMI in early childhood associates with MC later in childhood. This study investigated associations between BMI in early childhood and BMI, PA, and M...

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Main Authors: Arto Laukkanen, Arto J. Pesola, Taija Finni, Arja Sääkslahti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-07-01
Series:Sports
Subjects:
fundamental motor skills
objectively measured physical activity
childhood overweight
early development
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/5/3/49

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