Effects of the Know It, Do It, Love It Curriculum on Fundamental Movement Skills and Behavioral Self-Regulation Abilities of Children Aged 7–8 Years

Purpose : This study explored the application of the “Know It, Do It, Love It” (KDL) curriculum in physical education classes and its impact on fundamental movement skills and behavioral self-regulation in children aged 7–8 years. Method : A quasiexperimental design was used to recruit 140 children (7–8 years old), who were divided equally into a KDL and control group. The control group followed a traditional physical education curriculum while the KDL group received instruction based on the KDL curriculum. Results : After the 12-week intervention, the KDL group showed a significant improvement in fundamental movement compared with the control group. Similarly, the behavioral self-regulation scores in the KDL group increased significantly compared with those of the control group. Conclusion : The KDL curriculum can effectively improve the basic motor skills and behavioral self-regulation ability of children aged 7–8, which verifies the positive role of the KDL curriculum in cultivating children’s core literacy.