Fundamental Movement Skills and Physical Literacy

Study Notes

Physical Literacy is the ability to move with competence and confidence in various physical activities for healthy development.
Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) are the building blocks of physical literacy, including running, jumping, throwing, catching, balancing, and more.
Locomotor Skills involve moving the body from one place to another - examples include walking, running, hopping, skipping, galloping, leaping, sliding, and crawling.
Stability Skills involve maintaining body control in different positions during movement - examples include bending, twisting, stretching, balancing, and turning.
Manipulative Skills involve controlling objects with hands, feet, or other body parts - examples include throwing, catching, striking, kicking, dribbling, volleying, and trapping.
Importance of FMS: Builds a foundation for physical activity, aids physical and cognitive development, and provides social and emotional benefits.
Developing FMS: Encourage participation in play, structured physical education, and sports from early childhood through adolescence.
Assessing FMS: Utilize various standardized assessment tools to measure skill proficiency and identify areas for improvement.

Racket Sports are games using rackets to hit a ball or shuttlecock, including tennis, badminton, squash, and racquetball.
Tennis played on a variety of surfaces and in singles or doubles formats. Known for strategic depth, athleticism, and major tournaments like Wimbledon.
Badminton, originating in England, is played indoors or outdoors, characterized by its fast pace and unique shuttlecock flight patterns.
Squash, played in an enclosed court, is a high-intensity game emphasizing speed and endurance. Players hit a small rubber ball against the walls, known for its fast rallies and strategic shot placement.
Racquetball, similar to squash but with a larger ball and different rules, also played in an enclosed court. Emphasizes power and quick movements.

Table Tennis (ping pong) is a fast-paced indoor sport played on a table divided by a net. Players use paddles to hit a lightweight ball back and forth, known for quick reflexes, strategic play, and intense rallies.
Badminton is a racquet sport played with a shuttlecock and a racket on a rectangular court divided by a net. The objective is to score by landing the shuttlecock in the opponent's court. Known for agility, speed, and tactical gameplay.

Developed in England in the late 19th century.
Popularized in the early 20th century, gaining recognition as an Olympic sport.
Increased global participation and professionalization, leading to world-renowned players and tournaments.

Originated in England in the 19th century, evolving from a lawn game.
Gaining prominence in the 20th century, becoming a popular recreational and competitive sport.
Incorporated as an Olympic sport, fostering international competitions and professional players.