Publications
A Beginners Guide to Fundamental Movement Skills.
"A straightforward, consumable document to start necessary conversations about key topics and matters across the education sector. Whether you print a copy out to share in the staff room, or read and share it on your mobile phone, we urge you to consider their contents in your everyday practice and provision."
Tapestry
Fundamental Motor Skills of Children in Deprived Areas of England: A Focus on Age, Gender and Ethnicity.
How do gender and ethnicity shape children's movement skills? Research reveals that kids in disadvantaged and diverse areas of England develop Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) differently—especially girls and those from Asian backgrounds, who may face greater challenges. Understanding these differences is key to designing better programs that help all children thrive. But could a deeper look at ethnicity make these efforts even more effective? Keep reading to find out more.
Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity and FMS inChildren Living in Deprived Areas in the UK: Qualitative Study.
Why do some children struggle with physical activity and FMS development —and what can we do about it?
Barriers to developing FMS and staying active exist at every level—personal, social, organisational, and even within communities and policies. While support does exist, it's often limited to just three areas: personal, social, and organisational. This study reveals that for children from diverse backgrounds in disadvantaged areas, these challenges are deeply connected. Simply adding school programs isn’t enough—real solutions require experts from multiple fields working together. So, how can we break these barriers? Keep reading to find out.
The Utility of the Supine-to-Stand Test as a Measure of Functional Motor Competence in Children Aged 5–9 Years.
Can a simple sit-to-stand test reveal a child’s movement abilities?
Research shows that children who perform well on the STS (sit-to-stand) test also excel in other motor skills and sprinting speed. This suggests that the STS test is a reliable way to assess functional movement skills in kids aged 5 to 9. Both the time it takes to stand up and the way a child moves during the action can highlight key differences in their abilities. Could this test be the key to better understanding and improving children’s movement skills? Keep reading to find out.