Development Characteristics of Fundamental Motor Skills of Children Aged 7-10 Years in Nanning

Chenhua Huang, Jinxin Zhuang, Junyi Chen, Dacheng Gu

Chenhua Huang, Jinxin Zhuang, Junyi Chen, Dacheng Gu (1) Guangxi College for Preschool Education, Minzu Road 77,530023 Nanning, China, (1) Department of Health and Sport Science, Mahasarakham University, Thailand, (2) Nanning Normal University, Hexing Road 3,530229 Nanning, China, (3) Nanning No.8 Middle School, Mingxiu East Road,530003 Nanning, China

Keywords: Nanning city of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, 7 to 10 years old children, gross motor, developmental characteristics

Abstract

Objective: To study the development characteristics of fundamental motor skills of children aged 7 to 10 years in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and to provide reference for promoting the healthy development of children's sports. Methods: A total of 1040 children aged 7 to 10 years were selected from three primary schools in Nanning by random cluster sampling method. Two-way ANOVA was used to compare differences in basic motor skill scores among children of different genders and ages. Results: There was no significant interaction effect of gender multiply by age on the development of fundamental motor skills in children aged 7 to 10 (P>0.05). There was a significant main effect of age (P<0.001) on the total score of fundamental motor skills, total locomotor, ball skills and 13 sub-items, which showed an upward trend with age. Except for run and slide, the other 11 sub-items showed significant gender main effects (P<0.05). Conclusion: The development level of fundamental motor skills of children aged 7 to 10 years showed an upward trend with age. The effect size of age on the development of children's fundamental motor skills reached a medium and high level, while the effect size of gender on the development of children's fundamental motor skills was only low to medium level.