Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS)
Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) are the building blocks for more intricate and specialized movement skills, with the primary school years being a critical time for children to acquire these abilities.
These basic movements, which include running, balancing, catching, jumping, and throwing, follow distinct patterns and are the essential elements for developing and improving advanced sports and movement skills. Furthermore, there is significant evidence that FMS proficiency is associated with various aspects of health-related physical fitness, such as cardiorespiratory endurance, musculoskeletal strength, and body composition. It also provides social and psychological benefits, setting the stage for an active and healthy lifestyle.
Four Domains of Physical Literacy
Physical Domain
Psychological domain
Psychological domain
The movement skills and patterns a child develops and how it is applied in various dynamic environments.
Psychological domain
Psychological domain
Psychological domain
A person's attitude and enthusiasm towards adopting and enjoying physical activity as an integaral part of life.
Social domain
Psychological domain
Cognitive domain
The way a person behave in different environments and how he take up responsibility to be active for life.
Cognitive domain
Psychological domain
Cognitive domain
Knowledge and understanding about why, when and how
to move in a variety of settings
How is Physical Literacy developed?
Kids develop physical literacy gradually through a variety of structured and unstructured activities. The nature of these activities changes as kids grow in age and ability. We have to give them a wide range of movement opportunities using different objects and equipment.