Unveiling the predictive role of motor competence and physical fitness on inhibitory control in preschool children: a cross-sectional study

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dc.contributor.authorCanli, Umut
dc.contributor.authorGut, Aytac
dc.contributor.authorSevinc, Sevi Baloglu
dc.contributor.authorDeveci, Meral
dc.contributor.authorSendil, Ali Mert
dc.contributor.authorYaman, Gulyuz
dc.contributor.authorAldhahi, Monira I.
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-06T12:23:44Z
dc.date.available2025-04-06T12:23:44Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentTekirdağ Namık Kemal Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractBackgroundDuring the preschool years, children experience rapid development of inhibitory control (IC). This period is also crucial to foster the establishment of the foundations of physical fitness (PF) and motor competence (MC), which are essential for long-term health outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the predictive roles of PF and MC in IC in preschool children.MethodA total of 139 children (78 boys and 61 girls) participated in the study, with a mean age of 5.76 +/- 0.30 years and a body mass index (BMI) of 16.15 +/- 1.94 kg/m(2). Children performed the Go/No-Go test, K & ouml;rperkoordinationstest f & uuml;r Kinder (KTK3+) test, static and dynamic balance tests, a pro-agility and countermovement jumping (CMJ) test.ResultsThe findings showed that there was a positive association between MCT and accuracy number (AC) (go) (beta = 0.079, 95%CI: 0.051-0.107), AC (no go) (beta = 0.022, 95%CI: 0.003-0.041). However, between MCT and reaction time (RT), there was a negative relationship (beta = \documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$$\:-$$\end{document}0.497, 95%CI: \documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$$\:-$$\end{document}0.988 - \documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$$\:-$$\end{document}0.006). MCT scores showed a significant positive relationship with AC (go), with a beta coefficient of 0.309 (95% CI: 0.181, 0.436). This finding further underscores the robustness of this relationship. The PF indicator agility showed a negative relationship with AC (go) (beta = -3.638 [-5.590, -1.687]) and static balance was negatively related to RT (beta = -34.767, 95% CI [0.018, 0.165]).ConclusionsOverall, this study indicates that MC, rather than general PF, is strongly associated with the concurrent level of IC during the preschool period. These findings highlight the potential importance of promoting MC through targeted interventions that may support cognitive function in young children. Further longitudinal research is recommended to explore the causal relationships and long-term effects of these interventions.Study registrationResearch protocol number: 2022.214.11.15.
dc.description.sponsorshipPNYRSP [PNURSP2025R286]; Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Researchers Supporting Project; Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
dc.description.sponsorshipThis research was funded by Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Researchers Supporting Project number (PNURSP2025R286), Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/s12887-025-05475-1
dc.identifier.issn1471-2431
dc.identifier.issue1
dc.identifier.pmid40022081
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85219618544
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ2
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05475-1
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11776/17165
dc.identifier.volume25
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001434410400003
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherBmc
dc.relation.ispartofBmc Pediatrics
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20250406
dc.subjectAgility
dc.subjectBalance
dc.subjectPreschooler
dc.subjectExecutive functions
dc.subjectStrength
dc.titleUnveiling the predictive role of motor competence and physical fitness on inhibitory control in preschool children: a cross-sectional study
dc.typeArticle

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