Analysis shows significant correlation between motor performance and body size in preschool children, indicating physical abilities can vary by age and gender.
Key Points
Motor performance improved with age, showing stronger abilities in older preschool children.
Boys outperformed girls in running, jumping, and throwing tests, indicating gender differences in motor skills.
The overall correlation between body size and motor performance suggests that physical development impacts motor abilities.
Children's classification in motor skill groups varied with age, showing fluctuations in both high and low ability groups.