Motor coordination as predictor of physical activity in childhood

P. Lopes, Vítor; Paulo Rodrigues, Luís; Maia, José; M. Malina, Robert

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0838.2009.01027.x

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Motor coordination as predictor of physical activity in childhood

Published in Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports • Apr 23, 2010

Authors:

Vítor P. Lopes

Luís Paulo Rodrigues

José Maia

Abstract

This study considers relationships among motor coordination (MC), physical fitness (PF) and physical activity (PA) in children followed longitudinally from 6 to 10 years. It is hypothesized that MC is a significant and primary predictor of PA in children. Subjects were 142 girls and 143 boys. Height...

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Physical activity

Medicine

Physical fitness

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