Effect of Novel Rhythmic Physical Activities on Fundamental Movement Skills in 3- to 5-Year-Old Children

Table 2

Differences between NRPA and TRPA.

	The control group (TRPA)	The experimental group (NRPA)
Concept	According to anatomical characteristics such as within the extent of motion of the joints of the body	According to sensitive period of motor development
Purpose	Ensuring daily exercise and promoting children’s physical fitness	Learning fundamental movement skills, developing physical health and mental health
Procedure	Designing motions based on the rhythm of music	Combining the determined motions with the rhythm and theme of the music
Content	In-place stability from head to foot, no age difference	Locomotor, manipulative, and stability to be developed in the sensitive period, age difference
Learning form	Single, repeated practice	Variable, not exactly repeating

Note. NRPA: novel rhythmic physical activities; TRPA: traditional rhythmic physical activities.