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Title:Developmental trajectories of motor imagery in relation to physical fitness in children aged 7 to 14 years : a ǂ1-year follow-up study
Authors:ID Šlosar, Luka (Author)
ID Puš, Katarina (Author)
ID Marušič, Uroš (Author)
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Language:English
Typology:1.01 - Original Scientific Article
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Abstract:Motor imagery (MI) is fundamentally linked to the motor system. It improves motor learning and optimizes motor actions without physical execution, highlighting its unique role in rehabilitation programs and motor performance. Understanding the developmental trajectories of MI and the factors influencing its variability across ages could enable more effective, age-specific strategies for pediatric rehabilitation. This study assessed 65 children aged 7 to 14 years at two time points 1 year apart. MI ability was assessed using the Movement Imagery Questionnaire for Children, and physical fitness was evaluated using the SLOfit testing battery. Among the three perspectives assessed; internal visual imagery (IVI), external visual imagery (EVI), and kinesthetic imagery (KI), KI was unique in not correlating with age at both time points. The development of MI perspectives varied between athletes and non-athletes, with non-athletes showing a decline in IVI compared with athletes. This differential was further evidenced by significant differences in KI between the groups at the second assessment, with a similar trend observed at the first assessment. Of the physical fitness tests, only the 600-m run correlated consistently with KI at both assessments. Our findings suggest that regular participation in sports significantly affects KI performance, highlighting the importance of sports participation for the development of MI abilities in children. Future research should examine additional assessment points in different age groups and sport experience to better understand the development of MI and its potential implications for pediatric rehabilitation.
Keywords:motor imagery, physical fitness, childhood development, pediatric rehabilitation
Publication status:Published
Publication version:Version of Record
Publication date:30.09.2024
Year of publishing:2025
Number of pages:str. 1-11
Numbering:Letn. , št.
PID:20.500.12556/DiRROS-20697 New window
UDC:796.01:612.821
ISSN on article:0022-0965
DOI:10.1016/j.jecp.2024.106115 New window
COBISS.SI-ID:213087235 New window
Copyright:© 2024 The Author(s)
Publication date in DiRROS:28.10.2024
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ŠLOSAR, Luka, PUŠ, Katarina and MARUŠIČ, Uroš, 2025, Developmental trajectories of motor imagery in relation to physical fitness in children aged 7 to 14 years : a ǂ1-year follow-up study. Journal of experimental child psychology [online]. 2025. P. 1–11. [Accessed 30 March 2025]. DOI 10.1016/j.jecp.2024.106115. Retrieved from: https://dirros.openscience.si/IzpisGradiva.php?lang=eng&id=20697
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Title:Journal of experimental child psychology
Shortened title:J. exp. child psychol.
Publisher:Academic Press
ISSN:0022-0965
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Language:Slovenian
Title:Developmental trajectories of motor imagery in relation to physical fitness in children aged 7 to 14 years: a one year follow-up study
Keywords:gibalna predstava, telesna pripravljenost, razvoj otrok, pediatrična rehabilitacija


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