Comparação do desenvolvimento motor de crianças de 7 a 11 anos de idade iniciantes com crianças experientes na modalidade natação

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the motor development profile of children aged 7 to 11 years and compare beginners with experienced children (minimum of six months). Method: Cross-sectional quantitative research, conducted with 17 students (5 beginners in the modality and 12 experienced) aged 7 to 11 years, from a private swimming school in the city of Goiânia. Motor development was assessed using the Rosa Neto Motor Development Scale (EDM). Data analysis was performed using Jamovi software (version 2.6.26) and included descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: When comparing the groups evaluated (beginners and experienced swimmers), the results showed no significant differences, either for motor age, development and motor quotient, or for laterality. Conclusions: No statistically significant differences were observed in motor development between the beginner and experienced swimming groups.