The relationship between motor competence and health-related fitness in children and adolescents

Carlos Luz, Luís P Rodrigues, An De Meester and Rita Cordovil

PLOS ONE, 2017, vol. 12, issue 6, 1-11

Abstract: Background and aims: In the last twenty years, there has been increasing evidence that Motor Competence (MC) is vital for developing an active and healthy lifestyle. This study analyses the associations between motor competence and its components, with health-related fitness (HRF). Methods: A random sample of 546 children (278 males, mean = 10.77 years) divided into four age groups (7–8; 9–10; 11–12; 13–14 years old) was evaluated. A quantitative MC instrument (evaluating stability, locomotor and manipulative skills), a maximal multistage 20-m shuttle-run test and the handgrip test, height and BMI were used in the analyses. Pearson correlations and standard regression modelling were performed to explore the associations between variables. Results: Moderate to strong significant correlations (0.49

Date: 2017
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