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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, Körperkoordinations Test Für 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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Función Ejecutiva , Destreza Motora , Adolescente , Anciano , Niño , Femenino , Humanos , MasculinoRESUMEN
Resumo O presente estudo objetiva identificar os motivos que levam à pratica do taekwondo, bem como verificar possíveis diferenças entre praticantes faixas iniciais e faixas pretas. A versão brasileira da escala Motivos para a Prática de Atividade Física‐Revisada (MPAM‐R) foi usada. Os testes de Friedman e de Mann‐Whitney com correção de Bonferroni foram usados nas análises estatísticas. Os resultados mostraram que "competência", "diversão" e "social" são os principais motivos para a prática do taekwondo, mas que os motivos para a prática não diferem entre faixas iniciais e faixas pretas. Conclui‐se que tanto praticantes iniciantes quanto praticantes experientes de taekwondo são intrinsecamente motivados.
Abstract The present study aims to identify the motives that lead to the practice of taekwondo, as well as to verify possible differences between practitioners and black belts. The Brazilian version of Motives for Physical Activity Measure Revise (MPAM‐R) was used. The Friedman test and the Mann‐Whitney test with Bonferroni correction were used in the statistical analysis. The results show that "competence," "enjoyment" and, "social" are the main reasons for taekwondo practice, but that the motives for practice did not differ between beginners and black belts. Thus, both novice and experienced taekwondo practitioners are intrinsically motivated.
Resumen El presente estudio tiene como objetivo identificar los motivos que conducen a la práctica del taekwondo, así como comprobar las posibles diferencias entre los taekwondistas principiantes y los cinturones negros. Se utilizó la versión brasileña de Motives for Physical Activity Measure Revise (MPAM‐R). La prueba de Friedman y la prueba de Mann‐Whitney con la corrección de Bonferroni se utilizaron en los análisis estadísticos. Los resultados muestran que «competencia¼, «disfrute¼ y «social¼ son los principales motivos para la práctica del taekwondo y estos no difieren entre principiantes y cinturones negros. Por tanto, tanto los taekwondistas principiantes como los experimentados están intrínsecamente motivados.
