The relationship between agility and motor speed and the intelligence of children aged (12-13 years)

Abstract

The researchers discussed the importance of agility, motor speed and intelligence in children and the importance of caring for children, especially at the age of (12-13 years) by developing the motor and mental aspects together and not focusing on one aspect without the other. As for the research problem, it focused on the lack of knowledge of trainers and educators on both sides of the importance of the impact of the motor aspect represented by agility and motor speed on the mental aspect represented by intelligence for a child aged (12-13 years), as this is a problem that must be solved. In light of this problem, the most important objectives of the study are to identify the agility and motor speed enjoyed by children aged (12-13 years) belonging to the Youth and Sports Forums of Babylon Governorate. The research methodology was descriptive using the correlational studies method. The research community was children aged (12-13 years) belonging to youth and sports forums in Babylon Governorate. The research sample was taken using a simple random method. The researchers verified the scientific foundations of the test. As for the conclusions, the researchers reached a number of conclusions, the most important of which are: The multiple correlation between each of agility and motor speed on the one hand and intelligence on the other hand was strong, which indicates the size of the strong relationship between them because intelligent children at this age (12-13) often have motor qualities and abilities that are equivalent to the intelligence they possess to carry out their daily activities.