Does the Animal Fun program improve motor performance in children aged 4–6 years?

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Does the Animal Fun program improve motor performance in children aged 4–6 years?

The Animal Fun program was designed to enhance the motor ability of young children by imitating the movements of animals in a fun, inclusive setting. The efficacy of this program was investigated through a randomized controlled trial using a multivariate nested cohort design. Pre-intervention scores...

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Main Authors:	Piek, Jan Patricia, McLaren, Sue, Kane, Robert, Jensen, Lynn, Dender, Alma, Roberts, Clare, Rooney, Rosanna, Packer, Tanya, Straker, Leon
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Elsevier BV; North Holland 2013
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/12980

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