Relationship between factors of neuromotor fitness and children’s indigenous games: Linkage with fundamental motor skills

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of Fundamental Motor Skills (FMS) on children’s Indigenous Games (IGs). Two hundred and three (203) children (Age: Mean=9.2; SD=1.322) from Camp and Tsiamo Primary Schools volunteered for the study. Following a pilot study, participants were assessed in koi, diphiri and dibeke indigenous games popular among Batswana children. Physical neuromotor tests measuring power, strength, speed, coordination and agility were also administered. Current findings were similar to previous studies done elsewhere. There was a weak relationship between fundamental motor skills in children’s indigenous games and the neuromotor fitness items.

Key words: Indigenous games; Physical neuromotor performance;  Fundamental movement skills.