To Observe Ability of Fundamental Movement Skills in School Children of Age 5 to 10-year-old in Udupi District

Proficiency of Fundamental Movement Skills in 5 -10 Years Old School Children in Udupi District

Fundamental movement skill is the precursor for physical activity in later life. Proficiency of Fundamental Movement Skills in Indian School Children is unknown. This observational trial shall tell us how proficient are our Udupi District Children.

After IRC and IEC approval and approval from district educational officers, proper assent and consent will be given to the principal of the respective school.

1-week prior to the study, parents will be explained about the study during parent meeting and even school leaving and opening times, a parent who visits the school to drop their children will be addressed.

Children of age above 7 yr. will be explained the class about the study.

Inform sheets will be distributed after conveying the information.

Only the children who get an informed sheet signed will be included in the study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All children in the age group 5 to 10 year old

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cerebral palsy
• Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• Autism