Models For Motor Creativity Based on Strategies to Solve Problems

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between problem solving and motor creativity, two essential cognitive and motor abilities that are crucial for innovation and problem-solving in various contexts. The study employed a correlational design, analyzing the correlations between variables and developing a linear model to test the validity of the relationship between problem solving and motor creativity. Four questionnaires were administered to assess the ability to solve problems with different objects (ball, hoop, newspaper, and wooden stick). The results show a significant correlation between the dimensions of problem solving and motor creativity, indicating that individuals who are better at solving problems are also more creative in their motor abilities. The linear model of motor creativity based on problem solving dimensions was found to be valid, with a coefficient of correlation R=0.8 (p=0) and coefficient of determination exceeding 60% for the explanation of motor creativity with odds ratio (OR)= 8 (IC=2,27): students with appropriate problem-solving skills are eight times more likely to develop motor activity compared to students with inappropriate problem-solving skills. These findings suggest that problem solving is a crucial component of motor creativity and that developing problem-solving skills can enhance motor creativity. The study contributes to the understanding of the relationship between problem solving and motor creativity, highlighting the importance of integrating these abilities in educational and professional settings.