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ArticleFrontiers in psychology2024

Relationship among some coordinative and dynamic strength capabilities and constructive and conceptual thinking among preschool-age children.

Chipo Malambo, Adéla Klepačová, Kateřina Brodská, Cain Craig Truman Clark, Martin Musálek

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Article in Frontiers in psychology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Chipo MalamboFaculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, Prague, Czechia.
Adéla KlepačováFaculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, Prague, Czechia.
Kateřina BrodskáFaculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, Prague, Czechia.
Cain Craig Truman ClarkCollege of Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Martin MusálekFaculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, Prague, Czechia.
Charles University · CZBirmingham City University · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Existing research underscores the positive influence of consistent physical activity, fitness, and motor coordination on school-aged children's cognitive and academic performance. However, a gap exists in fully understanding this relationship among preschoolers, a critical age group where the development of cognitive functions is significant. The study aims to expand upon existing evidence that connects motor and cognitive development by examining the correlation between specific motor coordination and physical fitness skills and the development of constructive and conceptual thinking in preschool-aged children. Methods: Data from 56 children aged 4-5 years (mean age 4.5 ± 0.36y), comprising 30 girls and 26 boys, participated in this study. We assessed muscular strength (via standing long jump, wall toss test, flexibility), agility (4 × 5 m shuttle), cardiorespiratory fitness (20 m pacer test), and motor coordination (lateral jumping, platform shifting). Cognitive abilities were measured using the IDS-P. Results: Linear regression models showed that significant predictors of constructive thinking scores were observed solely for flexibility ( Conclusion: Coordination-demanding activities seem to be related considerably to conceptual thinking in preschoolers. Integrating such motor activities into preschool curricula that demand cognitive engagement can positively influence the development of cognitive functions.

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cognitive developmentconceptual thinkingconstructive thinkingmotor coordinationpreschool children

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PMID38550648
PMCPMC10973122
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