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Faculty of Kinesiology, Drinska ul. 16A, 31000, Osijek, University of Osijek, Croatia

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  • Grgur ViÅ¡ić

    (Faculty of Kinesiology, Horvaćanski zavoj 15, 10110, Zagreb, University of Zagreb, Croatia Author-2-Name: Biljana Trajkovski Author-2-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Teacher Education, Sveucilisna Av 6, 51000, Rijeka, University of Rijeka, Croatia Author-3-Name: Zvonimir Tomac Author-3-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Kinesiology, Drinska ul. 16A, 31000, Osijek, University of Osijek, Croatia Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:)

Abstract

" Methodology/Technique - The research was conducted on a homogeneous sample of 147 four-year-old children (±4 months) from the Rijeka region, Croatia. A system of 17 variables was applied, including 9 morphological measures (body mass, height, BMI, skinfolds, circumferences) and 8 motor-functional measures (coordination, strength, flexibility, and aerobic endurance). Data were analysed using central and dispersion parameters, Pearson correlation, and canonical correlation analysis. Findings and Novelty - The results indicate a significant multivariate relationship between the two systems (Rc = .58, p = .01), suggesting that children with a more harmonious physique achieve better motor and aerobic outcomes. Body height showed a strong positive association with explosive strength but a negative correlation with coordination. A key novelty of this study is its focus on a narrowly defined age group of four-year-olds and the provision of updated empirical evidence from a specific regional context, indicating a slight decline in motor-functional characteristics over the last decade relative to earlier benchmarks. Type of Paper - Empirical"

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  • Grgur ViÅ¡ić, 2026. "Faculty of Kinesiology, Drinska ul. 16A, 31000, Osijek, University of Osijek, Croatia," GATR Journals jber273, Global Academy of Training and Research (GATR) Enterprise.
    • Handle: RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jber273
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35609/jber.2026.11.1(1)
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    JEL classification:

    • J12 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Marriage; Marital Dissolution; Family Structure
    • J24 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity

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