FMS are the motor skills which underpin participation in physical activity. This includes: running, jumping, hopping, throwing, kicking, and balance.
Research has found that FMS have an impact upon health (both physical and mental) as well as academic performance.
FUNMOVES is an evidence-based FMS screening tool which was co-produced with schools to enable teachers to assess the FMS of their whole class within an hour.
Currently ongoing!
- You will receive reports for each child detailing ability levels.
- You will be contributing to the creation of a Bradford dataset.
- 1 hour training with all teaching staff.
- Years 1-6 completing FUNMOVES (2 staff members per class).
- A researcher observing testing.
- Completing complimentary FMS activities in and out of school.
- Classes completing the assessment twice, one term apart.
- The opportunity for staff and parents to have their say on FMS and the FUNMOVES process.
