I-MDRC

‼️ Exciting changes are coming! Starting in September, we'll share our research and updates on LinkedIn and Bluesky to align with the I-MDRC mission. We will no longer be actively posting on X. Let’s connect and explore new ideas together! ‼️

Delighted to be guest editing this special issue of @Sports_MDPI focused on exercise, motor competence and health in children, submissions welcome @IMDRC_MotorDev @BasesSig Sports | Special Issue : The Impact of Exercise Interventions on Motor Competence and Health in Children

🎮 New pub alert!🧠 Gamified PE is fun & can boost kids’ motor competence and emotional intelligence. Read more 👉 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13… @Jenna_PhD1, @LozFo, @Kate_PhD22, @MatthieuLenoir3, @stodden_david @IMDRC_MotorDev

The @utkmoveandplay laboratory at @UTKnoxville is looking for highly motivated PhD students beginning Fall 2026. Competitive assistantships are available - please let myself or @drdawnpcoe if you are interested!! @KRSSutk

🔥 JC starts on September 🔥 Journal Club comes back on September 18th with Nanne-Mari Luukkainen with her paper entitled "Children’s outdoor time and multisport participation predict motor competence three years later" Find out more: i-mdrc.com/journal-club

✨ I-MDRC Featured Fellow 2025 ✨ I-MDRC proudly features Dr. @LERobinsonPhD, Professor of Movement Science at the University of Michigan and Founding Member of the I-MDRC. Learn more about Robinson's work: i-mdrc.com/leahrobinson

✨ I-MDRC Student Spotlight ✨ Meet Neslişah Yaren Kırcı, a dedicated scholar from Ankara, Türkiye, whose work is advancing the field of motor development and physical literacy in young children. @iamnesliii

🌍 We’re live on Bluesky! 🌍 Welcome to the official account of the International Motor Development Research Consortium (I-MDRC)! We’re a global network of passionate researchers dedicated to advancing motor development science across the lifespan.

🔥 PhD student alert 🔥 Leah Robinson at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology is seeking a PhD student/assistantship to start the Fall 2026-2027 academic year. See more information about the lab: cmah.kines.umich.edu/welcome About the position: kines.umich.edu/admissions-aid…

8️⃣ Exploring the link between PA, motor proficiency, and cognition in early childhood! Study by Meghan T. McKenzie et al. shows differential associations among motor and cognitive skills. More research is needed! 🧠🏃♂️ #EarlyChildhood #Research #ChildDevelopment

👉New pub Reliability and validity evidence for the Pictorial Scale of Perceived Movement Skill Competence in a diverse sample of US children. @JMLDjournal @Ryan_Hulteen @BarcelonaJeanne @LisaBarnettPhD @ecenteio @stodden_david @IMDRC_MotorDev doi.org/10.1123/jmld.2…

🔟 Preterm birth increases risk of neurodevelopmental disorders like ASD & DCD. Study by Nadia Cristina Valentini et al. highlights variability in outcomes across motor, cognitive, & language domains. Early, tailored interventions are crucial 🧠 #ChildHealth #Research #ASD #DCD

9️⃣ Identifying holistic developmental profiles in toddlers! Study by Eva D'Hondt et al. reveals five distinct profiles based on motor, cognitive, and social-emotional assessments. A person-centered approach is key to understanding #EarlyChildhood #Research #ChildDevelopment

🔥 JC starts on September 🔥 Journal Club comes back on September 18th with Nanne-Mari Luukkainen with her paper entitled "Children’s outdoor time and multisport participation predict motor competence three years later" Find out more: i-mdrc.com/journal-club

7️⃣ Children with cerebral palsy face higher rates of sleep disturbances. Study by Samuel W. Logan & team explores the impact of power mobility use on sleep health. Findings suggest further research is needed to clarify effects. 🛏️ #ChildHealth #SleepResearch #CerebralPalsy

6️⃣ Exciting findings on the impact of a classroom teacher-led gross motor intervention! Study by Sally Miedema & team shows improved automaticity and correct TGMD-2 trials. Future research should explore long-term effects and various skill types ♂️🏃♀️ #Education #MotorSkills

✨ I-MDRC Featured Fellow 2025 @MatthieuLenoir3 @ugent ✨ This month, I-MDRC proudly features Prof. Dr. Matthieu Lenoir, a globally respected scholar in motor development and the immediate Past President of the I-MDRC. Learn more about Lenoir's work: i-mdrc.com/matthieu-lenoir

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the incorrect email address listed for @MikeDunky on our Expert Statement Overview and Guidelines pages. Please reach out to him at the updated contact info: i-mdrc.com/expert-stateme… Thank you for your understanding 💖

5️⃣ Exploring the link between PMC and mental health in school-aged children! Findings by Leesi George-Komi et al. @UMich suggest PMC is linked to mental health outcomes, especially emotional and internalizing symptoms. Find out more: doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2…

4️⃣ Comparing TGMD-3 & MABC-3 in preschoolers' motor skills! A study by @Dimetri_Brandon et al. highlights the distinct approaches of each assessment in evaluating FMS. Choosing the right tool is key to understanding FMS performance. Find out more: doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2…