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12:00-12:15 pm

Conference Opening

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Provost and Dean Welcome

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12:15-1:00 pm

Keynote Presentation #1

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Michele Lobo "Infancy/ early childhood"

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1:00-1:45 pm

Oral Session #1

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Abstract     Presentation    Maternal Cultural Handling Practices and Beliefs About Motor Development of Infants Up to 18 Months of Age 

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Abstract     Presentation    Play as a Context for Motor Development in Preschool Children: A Compositional Analysis 

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Abstract     Presentation    Mother's Choice of Infant Positioning Time in Prone and Supine is Associated with Chronological Age in Infants Up to Six

                                              Months of Life

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Abstract     Presentation    The Combination of Three Movement Behaviours is Associated with Object Control Skills, but Not with Locomotor Skills

                                              in Preschoolers 

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Abstract     Presentation    SKIPING with PALS: A Parent -Assisted Physical Activity/Motor Skill Intervention Feasibility Study 

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Abstract     Presentation    Learn to Move: A Mastery Motivational Climate Intervention Targeting Fundamental Motor Skills in Preschool Children

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1:45-2:15 pm

Poster Session #1

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Abstract     Presentation    The Relationship Between Motor and Language Development in Infancy: Is it Already Present in the First Months?

 

Abstract     Presentation    Prevalence of Developmental Delays Over 24 Months in Extremely, Very and Moderate/Late Preterm Infants

 

Abstract     Presentation    Manual Active Behaviour in Early Infancy

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Abstract     Presentation    A Systematic Review of Motor Competence and Behaviour Change Interventions: Children as the Architects

 

Abstract     Presentation    Boys and Children Who are Competent in Fundamental Motor Skills are More Physical Active on the Playground

 

Abstract     Presentation    A Kinderkinetics Intervention Aimed at improving Gross Motor Skills and Visual-Motor Integration of 5 to 6-Year Old

                                              South African Children

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Abstract     Presentation    Fundamental Movement Skills Proficiency of South African Grade One Children

 

2:15-2:45 pm

Poster Session #2

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Abstract     Presentation    COVID-19 and the Effects of Isolation on the Sedentariness and Physical Activity of Families and Children: An Italian

                                              Study 

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Abstract     Presentation    The Influence of Swimming and Cycling Abilities on the Fitness of 9-11 Year Old Boys and Girls 

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Abstract     Presentation    How Daily Activities in Kindergarten Promote Children's Physical Activity? A Pilot Study 

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Abstract     Presentation    Cardiorespiratory and Muscle Weakness in Normal Weight Obese Middle Age School Children 

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Abstract     Presentation    Can Motor Skills Be Considered a Protective Factor for Children's Health? 

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Abstract     Presentation    Systemic Approach in the Investigation of Motor Competence, Executive Functions, Cardiorespiratory Fitness and

                                              Physical Activity of Schoolchildren: A Study of Networks

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Abstract     Presentation    Association Between Motor Competence and Musculoskeletal Fitness: A Longitudinal Study 

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Abstract     Presentation    Does Working Memory Have a Role in Object Control Skills Development of Young Children?

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Abstract     Presentation    Fundamental Motor Skills and Cognitive Function Among Preschoolers: Does Weight Status Matter?

 

 

2:45-3:30 pm

Oral Session #2

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Abstract     Presentation    Wood Motor Success Screening Tool: An Authentic Motor Skill Assessment Tool for Preschool Children

 

Abstract     Presentation    Can Teachers Assess Aspects of Children's Physical Literacy? A Systematic Review of Rating Scales 

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Abstract     Presentation    Validation and Application of the Florida Praxis Imagery Questionnaire

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Abstract     Presentation    Assessing the Impact of BMI on Motor Performances, Self-Efficacy and Enjoyment in Primary School Children

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Abstract     Presentation    IMU-Based Quantitative Assessment of Motor Control in Primary School Children 

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Abstract     Presentation    Should Motor Coordination Tests Require the Use of Both Body Sides' Limbs or Only the Preferred One?

 

 

3:30-4:00 pm

Symposium 

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Expert Statement on Motor Development

- Cain Clark: Background and Evidence

- Farid Bardid: Assessment

- Lawrence Foweather: Interventions

- Gareth Stratton: Recommendations and Feedback

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