Effect of Relative Age on Gross Motor Coordination Development, Considering Biological Maturity and Sex

Effect of Relative Age on Gross Motor Coordination Development, Considering Biological Maturity and Sex

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of relative age on gross motor coordination (GMC) development, taking into account biological maturity and sex. Methods: 729 participants aged 10 to 16 years completed three GMC tests newly designed to minimize the potentially confounding effects...

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Main Authors:	Xiaoyu Zhang, Gaël Ennequin, Anthony J. Blazevich, Sébastien Ratel
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:	Children
Subjects:	relative age effect maturation motor skill development talent identification youth athlete development
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/12/5/619
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