Reliable insights into children’s development of motor skills
Together we can help to improve the motor skills of our future generations
The first 10 years of a child’s life are game changing. These early years provide a critical window for creating a lifelong commitment to physical activity and a healthy lifestyle.
Reliable insight into motor skills development of children
Together with you we help improve motor skills of our future generation
The first 10 years of life are game changing. These early years provide a critical window for creating a lifelong commitment to physical activity and a healthy lifestyle.
Why the MQ Scan
Reasons why you should start with the MQ Scan
Easy & Fast
Our app and obstacle track allows you to assess the motor skills of an entire group during one gym class.
Fun for kids
As there is no test stress, children like to take the MQ test.
Reliable
Backed by research. Scientifically substantiated and validated by VU University Amsterdam and The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Meets the latest privacy legislation.
Significance of motor skills for a healthy lifestyle
Research shows that children’s motor skills have deteriorated significantly over the past 10 years. We want to do something about this together with you.
The MQ Scan yields data and insights for you to connect activities, interventions and physical education. The focus will be on needs and deficits. We want to improve children’s motor skills, as they are crucial for their health. The first ten years of a child’s life are crucial in creating a lifelong commitment to sports & exercise.
The MQ Scan supports policymakers, professionals and PE teachers by providing quick, simple and reliable insights into motor skills. These insights can be targeted to improve children’s motor skills and yet make sure they will experience pleasure in movement, are more active and suffer fewer injuries. The MQ Scan will also make a significant contribution to the development of other characteristics.
Backed by research
Here you find the studies to substantiate the MQ Scan that were carried out by VU University Amsterdam and The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Research shows that the MQ Scan is a reliable and valid competence test of motor skills and can be used to assess the motor skills of children in the age bracket of 4 to 12 in a primary school setting.
Reports that yield insights
Use our reliable insights to make a difference tomorrow. The MQ Scan is scientifically substantiated and validated.
The MQ Scan is a fully digitized tool that comes with a digital environment and an app. The scientifically substantiated MQ tracks are built on the basis of standard materials available in all schools. You can operate the MQ Scan with the smart app. After completing the scan, the reports appear at once in your online dashboard environment at child, group and school level.
Find out more on our blog
MQ Scan goes international – The Playmakers Programme
Blog MQ SCAN GOES INTERNATIONAL – THE PLAYMAKERS PROGRAMME We are partnering with the Leeds Beckett University. Research has shown that many girls never get the chance to experience the fun and other benefits of football. It seems that opportunities for girls to play...
Just the tip of the iceberg
Just the tip of the iceberg The motor development of children between 6 and 12 years old can be monitored through the scientifically validated and reliable MQ Scan, which is an exercise track that originated from the vision of the Athletic Skills Model. It provides a...
Kids enjoy performing the MQ Scan
Kids enjoy performing the MQ Scan The decrease in motor skills and physical activity in children has become a worldwide concern during the past decade. Schools, and especially physical education, have started to play a significant role in this matter. The concept of...
Australia researches the MQ Scan Part 1
Australia researches the MQ Scan Part 1 On February 16th (2019) an article about the Athletic Skills Track, also known as the MQ Scan, was published in ‘Journal of Sportsciences’. The research is done in collaboration with the University of South Australia, ‘Healthy...
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