Fundamental movement skills (FMS) are the basic movement patterns that are the foundation for more complex physical and recreational activities as children grow and develop. These are collectively known as your child’s physical literacy. 

There are 13 fundamental movement skills that make up physical literacy and can be broken down into the following two categories: 

• body management and locomotion skills: jumping, running, hopping, galloping, leaping, side-sliding and skipping
• object control skills: catching, underarm throw, overarm throw, kicking, dribbling and striking. 

As a parent, understanding your child's confidence and proficiency in fundamental movement skills can help them continue learning through movement.

When observing your child, knowing how to complete the fundamental movement skills is useful. Click on the link below to explore educational videos on how to complete the 13 fundamental movement skills.