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

What if learning challenges start before the lesson does?

What if learning challenges start before the lesson does?

Blog What if learning challenges start before the lesson does? Many of the skills children rely on in the classroom are rooted in their motor development. But what happens when those foundations are not yet fully developed? The Motor Skills Report 2025 highlights why...

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From the Netherlands to Spain: the MQ Scan crosses borders

From the Netherlands to Spain: the MQ Scan crosses borders

Blog From the Netherlands to Spain: the MQ Scan crosses borders What started as a practical motor skills assessment for Dutch PE classes is now crossing borders. Spanish researchers have applied the Athletic Skills Track, the scientific foundation of the MQ Scan, to...

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MQ Scan goes international – The Playmakers Programme

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...

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Just the tip of the iceberg

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...

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