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Association between motor competence and executive functions in children

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APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY-CHILD
卷 11, 期 3, 页码 495-503

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ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/21622965.2021.1897814

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Association; executive functions; older children; motor competence; younger children

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  1. Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais - Brasil (FAPEMIG)

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This study examined the relationship between executive functions and motor competence in typically developing children aged 6-11 years old. The results showed a significant and medium correlation between EFs and MC, with this correlation remaining significant in both younger and older children. The study suggests the need to promote the development of MC and EFs in children, especially in younger age groups.
Previous studies investigating the relationship between executive functions (EFs) and motor competence (MC) in typically developing children have produced inconsistent findings regarding the association's strength and nature. Thus, the present study aimed to explore the relationship between EFs and MC in typically developing children aged 6-11 years old. Additionally, we aimed to explore the relationship between EFs and MC in younger (6-8 years old) and older (9-11 years old) typically developing children. In total, 152 children of both sexes performed the Flanker/Reverse Flanker test, Tower of London, Raven's Colored Matrices, Korperkoordinations Test Fur Kinder, and Test of Gross Motor Development. Using the global score of MC and EFs and controlling for age, our results showed a significant and medium correlation between MC and EFs (r = 0.380, p < .001). Moreover, the correlation in younger children (r = 0.470), as well as in older (r = 0.272) children were significant. The regression analysis also showed that MC predicts EFs performance in all participants, in younger children, and older children, although with less explained variance for older children. In short, our study suggests that it is needed to promote the development of MC and EFs in children, especially the younger ones.

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