Abstract
Aim: The aim of the research was to verify the existence of a relationship between cognitive ability level and motor skills level in a selected group of preschool-age children. Research Methods: To determine the level of motor skills of children, we compiled a test profile based on a short version of the BOT-2 test.
To determine the level of cognitive abilities of a child, we used the Color Trail Making Test for children. In total, 42 children were measured by these tests, including 20 girls and 22 boys, with an average age of 6.12+-0.53 years.
Results: The results of the measurements howed that there is a strong relationship between the level of cognitive ability and the level of motor skills in preschoolage children (rs=0.77, p<0.001). In the motor-related sub-areas, a close relationship as shown to cognitive ability level in coordination (rs=0.82, p<0.001), balance (rs=0.58, p<0.001), speed and dexterity (rs=0.76, p<0.001) and upper limb coordination (rs=0.50, p<0.01).
The nterdependencies found are moderate to strong. A relationship between strength and cognitive ability has not been demonstrated.
Even with the acceptance of all limits of the tests, the testing rocess and the specifics of preschool-aged children, a strong relationship between motor skills and cognitive abilities can be noted.