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Relation between motoric and psychological characteristics of young judokas

This study examined the contribution of different motor and psychological variables in school achievement and psychological well-being in young judokas. Data were collected from 110 participants of the program "Judo in schools" from Zagreb and Rijeka. There were 79 boys and 31 girls with mean age of 12.82 years (SD 1.42). Primary and secondary motor skills for judo was obtained from several assessment of motoric skills. Psychological functioning was measured with self-assessment questionnaires for emotional competence, emotional intelligence, self-control, emotional and behavioral problems and general satisfaction as a measure of well-being. According to the results better motor skills were related with emotional competence and higher school achievement. Self-control, younger age, lower BMI and better judo rank were statistical predictors of global satisfaction. The only significant predictor of internalizing and externalizing problems was self-control. The results confirm the role of motoric skills and self-control in school achievement and psychological well-being.

young judokas, emotional competence, self- control, general satisfaction, behavioral and emotional problems

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