Evaluating the Role of Kinematic Factors in Predicting the Motor Performance of Gymnastic children aged 10-12 years by Examining the Effect of Choking Under Pressure

The purpose of the present study is to evaluating the role of kinematic factors in predicting the motor performance of gymnastic children aged 10-12 years by examining the effect of choking under pressure. The statistical sample of the research consisted of 40 skilled female gymnasts with an age range of 10-12 years, who were selected as available and their motor performance (execution of a chain of gymnastic floor movements) after evaluating some kinematic factors (motion range and sense joint position) was measured and evaluated in low-pressure and high-pressure conditions by two referees and a gymnastics coach. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential (linear regression) methods in SPSS software. The results of the research showed that kinematic factors in conditions of high pressure can predict the motor performance of gymnasts. Therefore, it can be concluded that kinematic factors may play a significant role in predicting the motor performance of gymnasts under psychological pressure and change it.