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Attention and executive function are predicted by anthropometric indicators, strength, motor performance and aerobic fitness in children aged 6 to 10 years
 
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Master and Doctoral Program in Physical Education, Catholic University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
 
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Euro-American University Centre, Brasília, Brazil
 
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Physical Education graduate, Catholic University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
 
 
Submission date: 2019-02-06
 
 
Acceptance date: 2019-06-19
 
 
Publication date: 2019-11-12
 
 
Hum Mov. 2020;21(1):40-48
 
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Purpose:
To predict attention and executive function in children through anthropometric, physical, and motor indicators.

Methods:
A cross-sectional study was carried out among 271 children aged 6–10 years. Aerobic fitness was measured by using the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1, adapted for children. Motor performance was assessed with the Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder. Attention and executive function were evaluated by the cancellation test and the trail making test, part A and B.

Results:
The receiver operating characteristic curve pointed the following executive function predictors, with respective cut-off points: body mass index: 0.69 (0.62–0.76), 18.62 kg/m2; waist circumference: 0.83 (0.77–0.88), 65.53 cm; sum of skinfolds: 0.69 (0.63–0.75), 32.51 mm; percentage of body fat: 0.67 (0.61–0.74), 27.36%; Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1: 0.60 (0.52–0.67), 176 m; motor quotient score: 0.97 (0.95–0.98), 69.50; score of attention: 0.82 (0.77–0.87), 77.75.

Conclusions:
Executive function seems to be influenced by the anthropometric and functional components.

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