Effect of functional badminton games on basic motor skills and sensory integration in 5–6-year-old preschool children: A randomised controlled trial

Functional badminton games effectively enhance physical fitness, promote healthier BMI, and improve basic motor skills and sensory integration in preschool children. While regular physical activities also improve physical fitness, basic motor skills and proprioception, but they demonstrate limited effects on balance, BMI, vestibular function, tactile defensiveness, and learning ability. The findings indicate that functional badminton games are superior to conventional physical activities in enhancing basic motor skills and sensory integration, representing a valuable approach for promoting motor development in preschool children.