06/03/2026
As the FIFA World Cup drives excitement for soccer, researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington say the global spotlight highlights a critical issue: developing the motor skills children will rely on throughout life.
Motor skills develop early in childhood, and that development is central to research underway at UT Arlington.
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I.D.: A linked image of kids playing soccer that leads to the full UTA news release.
With the World Cup coming, UTA researchers explain how youth sports help children build coordination and stay active long-term