Motor Creativity and Self-Efficacy in Young Gymnasts: Expertise Differences

The expression of original and functional motor actions (e.g. creativity) has been associated to various self-concept constructs such as self-efficacy (Richard et al., 2018). aim the present study was investigate how creativity could change according gymnastics practice years. Thirty-five young gymnasts (N = 17 élite; N 18 recreational) participated in study. Gymnasts performed tests (Bertsch, 1983) they were administered physical activities inventory (Morano 2019). Analyses variance showed significant differences all dimensions (i.e. fluency, flexibility originality) with showing lowest between groups. Furthermore, élite higher values both bench than floor hoop tasks, recreational group. Significant groups emerged levels too, gymnasts. Finally, selfefficacy resulted more related ones. Motor interventions help perform a greater variety adaptability movement solutions achieve task goal also advancing technical expertise.