Relationship Between Fundamental Motor Skill Proficiency and the Development of Overweight and Obesity in Normally Developing Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Key Points

• To examine how fundamental motor skill proficiency relates to the development of obesity in normally developing children.
• Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing studies
• Analyzed correlations between fundamental motor skills and weight status in children
• Included longitudinal studies to explore predictive relationships.
• Children with better fundamental motor skills have lower rates of obesity.
• A significant negative correlation exists between motor skill proficiency and weight status in children.
• Limited longitudinal data suggests further research is necessary to establish causation.