Validity and feasibility of an obstacle course to assess fundamental movement skills in a pre-school setting

Introduction: Fundamental movement skills (FMS) are gross motor skills that young children acquire and develop as they age. Failure to master age-appropriate FMS can limit motor skill competence affecting physical and mental health. Appropriate interventions can improve FMS for pre-school aged children, and require accurate assessment to track changes over time. Numerous FMS assessments are available; however they often have issues with...