Fundamental movement skills (FMS) are the skills which support children’s co-ordination and movement. FMS are the building blocks for movement. The window of opportunity for children learning these skills are up to the age of 8 years old, after this age, children will find it difficult to develop these skills. The development of these skills do not happen by chance, they happen through relevant play opportunities and experiences. FMS skills include:
- Rolling
- Stopping
- Bending
- Twisting
- Landing
- Stretching
- Climbing
- Static and Dynamic Balancing
- Turning
