I-MDRC

@IMDRC_MotorDev

The International Motor Development Research Consortium. An international organization of researchers aimed at advancing the field of motor development

Joined January 2018

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I-MDRC@IMDRC_MotorDev · Jul 7

✨ I-MDRC Student Spotlight ✨ IMDRC Student Representatives @Dimetri_Brandon @oloughlin_niamh are excited to highlight first student member of I-MDRC @LeilaFaber 😍 Leila’s research focuses on fine motor skills in typically developing children and children with DCD and ASD❇️

IMDRC_MotorDev's tweet image. ✨ I-MDRC Student Spotlight ✨

IMDRC Student Representatives @Dimetri_Brandon @oloughlin_niamh are excited to highlight first student member of I-MDRC @LeilaFaber 😍

Leila’s research focuses on fine motor skills in typically developing children and children with DCD and ASD❇️

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I-MDRC@IMDRC_MotorDev · Jul 24

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 💖

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I-MDRC@IMDRC_MotorDev · Jul 23

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…

IMDRC_MotorDev's tweet card. "North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Annual Conference, June 3–5, 2025" published on 01 May 2025 by Human Kinetics.

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I-MDRC@IMDRC_MotorDev · Jul 22

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…

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I-MDRC@IMDRC_MotorDev · Jul 17

3️⃣ abstract from NASPSPA 2025: Exploring the link between children's movement attributes & parents' perceptions of adherence to PA guidelines. Findings by Palmer et al. suggest parents may rely on visible motor skills over actual PA levels. Find out more:doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2…

I-MDRC@IMDRC_MotorDev · Jul 15

2️⃣ abstract from NASPSPA 2025: Multi-cohort study reveals changes in FMC and BMI in military college cadets. Decline in FMC metrics & rise in BMI underscore the need for integrated training interventions. @ryansacko @stodden_david Find out more: doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2…

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UQ Health@UQHealth · Jul 10

A #UQ study aiming to investigate physical activity, fitness and cardiovascular health in adults with Developmental Coordination Disorder, is seeking undergraduate students to participate. Find out more: brnw.ch/21wU1K9 #UQResearch #Volunteer

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Irish Sport and Exercise Sciences Association@IrishSESA · Jul 11

ISESA is happy to share the details for the upcoming @CASESsocial Webinar: CASES Mental Health in Sport Webinar: Dr Caitlin Liddelow and Professor Stewart Vella Further information on the event and registration are available here: bases-live.workbooks.com/process/1QDN0U…

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Journal of Sports Sciences@JSportsSci · Jul 10

A systematic review and meta-analysis unravelling the neuropsychological and neuropathological complications in boxers with head injuries tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

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Irish Sport and Exercise Sciences Association@IrishSESA · Jul 10

💼 Job Opportunity at @PessLimerick: Associate Teacher (2 positions) and University Teacher (1 position) in Sport and Exercise Sciences More details can be found here: isesa.ie/researchandemp…

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I-MDRC@IMDRC_MotorDev · Jul 11

1️⃣ abstract to highlight from NASPSPA 2025: 🚸 Exciting news in early childhood research! The initial psychometric assessment of the Motor Competence Assessment (MCA) by De Meester, Miedema, & Brian shows promising validity and consistency in American preschoolers. 🔥

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Brendan O'Keeffe@BrendanOK_ · Jul 9

**Job Opportunity in PESS UL** Associate Teacher/University Teacher in Physical Education, University of Limerick. Join our team on one of the most popular undergraduate programmes at UL. Details below, ⤵️ pess.blog/2025/07/08/rec… ❗️CLOSING DATE: 24th July 2025

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Joe Eisenmann PhD@Joe_Eisenmann · Jul 2

This month: 🗓️The Organized Chaos of the Multi-sport Youth Athlete 🧭Multi-Sport Athlete Load Compass featuring @PeterShawMSc 🎯Early Specialization: Can It Be Done Right? 📊What is Training Load? A Guide for Youth Coaches and Parents 👉joeeisenmann.substack.com

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An De Meester@An_De_Meester · Jul 4

🚴‍♀️ New pub alert!🚴‍♂️ Want your children to cycle for life? Teach them early - and ditch the training wheels. Balance bikes give the best start to lifelong cycling. @IsaacEstevan81 and team @Transport_ELS sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

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I-MDRC@IMDRC_MotorDev · Jul 3

🔥 7th Assembly of I-MDRC 🔥 Are you ready to visit beautiful Brazil? We warmly welcome everyone to join us! Please mark your calendars for the specific dates of the congress and stay tuned for information regarding the early abstract submission call.

IMDRC_MotorDev's tweet image. 🔥 7th Assembly of I-MDRC 🔥

Are you ready to visit beautiful Brazil? We warmly welcome everyone to join us! Please mark your calendars for the specific dates of the congress and stay tuned for information regarding the early abstract submission call.

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I-MDRC@IMDRC_MotorDev · Jul 1

💖The I-MDRC is excited to announce this year’s Graduate Student Research Grant recipients💖 Ozgur Altintas and Lin-Hsiang Kang, each awarded $1,000 for their innovative proposals in motor development science. Congratulations to both! @ozgur4ltintas

IMDRC_MotorDev's tweet image. 💖The I-MDRC is excited to announce this year’s Graduate Student Research Grant recipients💖

Ozgur Altintas and Lin-Hsiang Kang, each awarded $1,000 for their innovative proposals in motor development science.

Congratulations to both! @ozgur4ltintas

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I-MDRC@IMDRC_MotorDev · Jun 27

We are proud to congratulate two I-MDRC members recognized at #naspspa2025: •Ozgur Altintas - @UofSC – Student Paper Award •Meaghan James – @UofT - Outstanding Article in Journal of Motor Learning and Development Congratulations @ozgur4ltintas and @MaeghanJames 😍

IMDRC_MotorDev's tweet image. We are proud to congratulate two I-MDRC members recognized at #naspspa2025:

•Ozgur Altintas - @UofSC – Student Paper Award
•Meaghan James – @UofT - Outstanding Article in Journal of Motor Learning and Development

Congratulations @ozgur4ltintas and @MaeghanJames 😍

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I-MDRC@IMDRC_MotorDev · Jun 27

✨ I-MDRC Pre-Conference Wrap-up ✨ I-MDRC EC met in South Lake Tahoe to align strategic goals for motor development research, focusing on a centralized motor skills database and expanding AI/ML initiatives. Thanks to everyone who joined us! 💖

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Journal of Sports Sciences@JSportsSci · Jun 24

We are delighted to announce a Call for Papers. Guest editors @BrocherieF and @DYbrand seek to consolidate and disseminate the latest research and practical applications in the field of environmental stress and performance optimization!🥵🥶🏅 Details here: think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issues…

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Lawrence Foweather@LozFo · Jun 25

New to physical literacy? Heard about the Physical Literacy Consensus Statement for England and want to learn more? Watch our 15 minute narrated presentation on what physical literacy is, why it matters, and how it can be developed and supported: youtu.be/NAPXTcukriM

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