Geographical and gender differences in the development of motor skills in preschool children
Vânia Loureiro,
Jose Luis Solas-Martínez,
Alba Rusillo Magdaleno
et al.
Abstract:Motor development during childhood is fundamental for acquiring advanced perceptual and cognitive skills, playing a pivotal role in personal development and skill acquisition later in life. This study aims to investigate differences in the motor skills of children between the ages of 3 to 5, based on their geographic location (urban or rural) and gender. A cohort of 94 Portuguese children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old (comprising 48 boys and 46 girls) were selected for a study. Data collection was cond… Show more
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