RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHILDREN’S COMPETENCE SELF-PERCEPTION, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND MOTOR PERFORMANCE

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between competence self-perception and academic and motor performance of 5th graders. It had the participation of 15 boys and 16 girls aged on average 10 ± 0.6 years old. For competence self-perception assessment, the Pictorial Scale of Perceived Competence and Social Acceptance for Young Children was used; academic performance was analyzed through the Academic Performance Test; whereas motor performance was assessed by mesa of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children. Results presented (1) moderate and significant relationship between academic performance and self-perception (r=0.354; p=0.051), and (b) between motor performance and motor competence self-perception (r=0.377; p=0.036). Thus, it is considered that assessment and intervention as to the set of these variables are critical aspects for a child’s global development.