The Relationship Between Daily Physical Activity and Motor Proficiency in 8–10 Years Old Amateur Children Athletes
Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between motor proficiency and physical activity in 8 to 10 year old amateur children athletes. Methods: Fifty girls and 37 boys, total 87 volunteer amateur athletes who have the mean age 9.18±0,8 years were participated in the research. Children’s demographic data were recorded and physical activity level was assessed by Bouchard’s Physical Activity Record. Motor proficiency was also determined by Bruininks Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOTMP which assess gross and fine motor skills with 8 headlines. Results: The 8 subtests assess motor proficiency, three of them was significantly associated with daily energy expenditure. Upper Limb Coordination Tests [Catching a tossed ball with two hands p=0.001; r=0.399), Throwing a Ball at a Target With Dominant Hand (p=0.016; r=0.303)] and daily energy expenditure were assigned associated significantly on positive way. Daily energy expenditure and reaction time were found associated significantly on negative way (p=0.023; r=-0.286). Discussion: In results; it’s seen that children’s motor proficiency is positively associated with physical activity and negatively associated with sedentary lifestyle. Due to the fact that motor performance is a determinant parameter in terms of physical activity, it was concluded that focusing on increasing motor skills from childhood onwards is an effective strategy for improving the physical activity and health of the child in the youth and adult periods.
Institutions: Ahi Evran University, Marmara University, Hacettepe University
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4383110729