Biocultural correlates of gross motor coordination in prepubescent children: A cross-sectional study.

Braulio Patrick da Silva Lima Bruno Barbosa Giudicelli Ingrid Kelly Alves Dos Santos Pinheiro Douglas Henrique Bezerra Santos Kleberton Carlos Silva Magalhães Rafael Dos Santos Henrique Danilo Rodrigues Pereira da Silva Manuel João Coelho E Silva Leonardo Gomes de Oliveira Luz

Published in: American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council (2023)

Weight status and biological maturation are associated with motor competence in prepubescent children. Future studies should consider additional correlates to better understand the complex interactions between biological, psychosocial and behavioral factors in the prediction of motor competence.

Keyphrases

young adults
physical activity
mental health
body mass index
current status
risk factors
body weight
case control