Assessment Criteria of Fundamental Movement Skills for Primary School Children: A Systematic Review

सार

This qualitative study investigated the motor skill proficiency of 87 boys from the SSPM Primary Day School in running, jumping, and hopping. The study utilized purposive sampling, selecting two specific classes to serve as the sample, with the researcher employing a descriptive approach to analyse the participants' performance. A four-point rubric with distinct performance criteria for each motor skill was used to assess the technique, and the results were interpreted using A, B, and C grading systems. The assessment revealed a varied distribution of motor-skill proficiency across the three tasks. While most boys demonstrated competent performance, achieving a Grade B in running (68.97%) and hopping (66.67%), their performance in jumping was notably superior. Over half of the participants (56.32%) received a Grade A their jumping form, indicating a strong command of that specific skill. Conversely, the smaller percentages of Grade A recipients for running (12.64%) and hopping (29.89%) suggest areas where the technique could be further refined. The distribution highlights a strong foundation of general motor skills within the group, with a particular strength in jumping and opportunities for targeted development in running and in hopping.