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Objective <p>To map the evolution and research hotspots of fundamental movement skills (FMS) in children from 1995 to 2025.</p> Methods <p>A bibliometric analysis of literature retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection was conducted using CiteSpace and VOSviewer software.</p> Results <p>Scientific output has shown exponential growth, with the USa, Australia, and China being leading contributors. Thematic analysis reveals a significant paradigm shift: while earlier research primarily focused on obesity and physical activity, recent frontiers have transitioned toward motor competence, executive function, and neurodevelopmental disorders.</p> Conclusion <p>FMS research has expanded from a physical health perspective to a broader developmental framework integrating cognitive outcomes. However, the field still faces challenges regarding the standardization of assessment instruments. Future research should focus on clarifying the mechanisms linking motor and cognitive development.</p>

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Fundamental motor skills as an important competence for child development: a bibliometric analysis (1995–2025)

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    2026年3月22日

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  • Zhiguang Ji,
  • Yuqing Zhou

摘要

Objective

To map the evolution and research hotspots of fundamental movement skills (FMS) in children from 1995 to 2025.

Methods

A bibliometric analysis of literature retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection was conducted using CiteSpace and VOSviewer software.

Results

Scientific output has shown exponential growth, with the USa, Australia, and China being leading contributors. Thematic analysis reveals a significant paradigm shift: while earlier research primarily focused on obesity and physical activity, recent frontiers have transitioned toward motor competence, executive function, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Conclusion

FMS research has expanded from a physical health perspective to a broader developmental framework integrating cognitive outcomes. However, the field still faces challenges regarding the standardization of assessment instruments. Future research should focus on clarifying the mechanisms linking motor and cognitive development.