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

Joined January 2018
Delighted to be guest editing this special issue of @Sports_MDPI focused on exercise, motor competence and health in children, submissions welcome @IMDRC_MotorDev @BasesSig Sports | Special Issue : The Impact of Exercise Interventions on Motor Competence and Health in Children
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The @utkmoveandplay laboratory at @UTKnoxville is looking for highly motivated PhD students beginning Fall 2026. Competitive assistantships are available - please let myself or @drdawnpcoe if you are interested!! @KRSSutk
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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/pro…
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💼 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/researchandemployme…
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**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/recruit… ❗️CLOSING DATE: 24th July 2025
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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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🚴‍♀️ 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/ar…
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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/s…
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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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Impressed by Prof. Barnett’s research on children’s motor development and the influence of gender, family, and environment. I appreciate how she links research with practical tools to support motor skills and confidence.
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Los invitamos cordialmente a este Seminario sobre Alfabetización Motriz que se realizara en la @UFrontera el 11 de Junio. Contaremos con la ilustre visita de @JohannesCarl91 de la @DeakinIPAN de Australia. ¡Si estas en @Temuco no faltes! @IMDRC_MotorDev @diufro @humanidadesufro
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So proud to hear @Dimetri_Brandon and Devin present their research today at @NASPSPA - what a great representation of the impactful work we’ve been doing at @UTKnoxville @KRSSutk with great colleagues like @kbecker99 and Dawn Coe!!
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I have known Professor Nancy Getchell for years during my doctoral studies. I have always admired her research, especially her work related to children. Her publications have been invaluable, and I frequently cited her references in my own research and academic books.
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Congratulations to @ozgur4ltintas on winning the outstanding student paper award in motor development #naspspa2025 @IMDRC_MotorDev @UofSC
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We’re proud to share that Dr. @NickFears has received the 2025 Lolas E. Halverson Motor Development Young Investigator Award from @IMDRC_MotorDev. Congrats to Dr. Fears on this prestigious honor! 🔗 lsu.edu/chse/news/2025/fears… #MotorDevelopment #HalversonAward #GeauxChangeLives
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@ryansacko with a clear message: skill development must be intentionally integrated into (ROTC) training. #naspspa2025 @IMDRC_MotorDev
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