App-based Motor Skills Intervention in Primary School and Home Settings

The objective of this trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile app-based motor skills intervention (DigiKids RCT) on motor competence, physical activity, and perceived motor competence compared with standard school practices in primary school children. In addition, the study will examine other factors such as child-specific and family-related factors that might influence the findings.

Inclusion Criteria: * Children enrolled in the first grade of primary school * Sufficient Finnish language proficiency * Written informed consent from the guardian and written assent from the child Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 6 or over 8 years * Medical or physical conditions preventing participation in the assessments (including severe musculoskeletal complaints or concussions within the preceding 3 months) * Refusal to participate in baseline assessments