biostudies-literatureUnknown13Liu J<h4>Background</h4>Table tennis engages a combination of motor, cognitive, and psychosocial skills, demanding quick decision-making, precise coordination, and interpersonal interaction. This study explored the relationship between participation in table tennis training and improvements in children's motor abilities, cognitive development, and psychological resilience.<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 312 children (156 boys, 156 girls), aged 8-14 years, participated in a 12-month structured table tennis program. Motor performance was evaluated via agility drills, simple reaction time, and hand-eye coordination tasks. Cognitive outcomes were assessed using the Stroop Test and the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST). Psychosocial indicators encompassed self-efficacy, peer interactions, and perceived stress. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to examine hypothesized direct and indirect associations among these domains.<h4>Results</h4>Longer training duration was significantly associated with improved reaction time (<i>r</i> = -0.42, <i>p</i> < 0.001), agility (<i>r</i> = -0.38, <i>p</i> < 0.001), and hand-eye coordination (<i>r</i> = 0.46, <i>p</i> < 0.001). WCST errors (<i>r</i> = -0.38, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and Stroop response time (<i>r</i> = -0.42, <i>p</i> < 0.001) decreased. Self-efficacy (<i>r</i> = 0.41, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and social competence (<i>r</i> = 0.42, <i>p</i> < 0.001) increased, while perceived stress (<i>r</i> = -0.39, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and antisocial behavior (<i>r</i> = -0.43, <i>p</i> < 0.001) declined. Structural equation modeling revealed significant associations among motor, cognitive, and psychosocial outcomes.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The findings indicate that structured table tennis training is associated with enhancements in motor coordination, executive functioning, and psychosocial well-being. These results highlight its potential value as an effective component of school-based developmental programs.Frontiers in public health1644306https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12521237biostudies-literatureMultidisciplinary correlates of table tennis participation in children: a concept mapping study.PMC12521237Liu JfalseMultidisciplinary correlates of table tennis participation in children: a concept mapping study.<h4>Background</h4>Table tennis engages a combination of motor, cognitive, and psychosocial skills, demanding quick decision-making, precise coordination, and interpersonal interaction. This study explored the relationship between participation in table tennis training and improvements in children's motor abilities, cognitive development, and psychological resilience.<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 312 children (156 boys, 156 girls), aged 8-14 years, participated in a 12-month structured table tennis program. Motor performance was evaluated via agility drills, simple reaction time, and hand-eye coordination tasks. Cognitive outcomes were assessed using the Stroop Test and the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST). Psychosocial indicators encompassed self-efficacy, peer interactions, and perceived stress. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to examine hypothesized direct and indirect associations among these domains.<h4>Results</h4>Longer training duration was significantly associated with improved reaction time (<i>r</i> = -0.42, <i>p</i> < 0.001), agility (<i>r</i> = -0.38, <i>p</i> < 0.001), and hand-eye coordination (<i>r</i> = 0.46, <i>p</i> < 0.001). WCST errors (<i>r</i> = -0.38, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and Stroop response time (<i>r</i> = -0.42, <i>p</i> < 0.001) decreased. Self-efficacy (<i>r</i> = 0.41, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and social competence (<i>r</i> = 0.42, <i>p</i> < 0.001) increased, while perceived stress (<i>r</i> = -0.39, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and antisocial behavior (<i>r</i> = -0.43, <i>p</i> < 0.001) declined. Structural equation modeling revealed significant associations among motor, cognitive, and psychosocial outcomes.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The findings indicate that structured table tennis training is associated with enhancements in motor coordination, executive functioning, and psychosocial well-being. These results highlight its potential value as an effective component of school-based developmental programs.2025-01-01T00:00:00Z20252026-06-04T12:07:33.042Z2026-05-09T03:08:12.586ZS-EPMC125212374110346610.3389/fpubh.2025.1644306