Resumen:
This study compared the differences in spatial relations, spatial ability, and
reasoning ability between female swimmers and sedentary people. Fifty-eight
participants (24 swimmers and 34 sedentary females) were recruited to
complete the PMA E & R tests (Primary Mental Ability Test) and the DATSR test (Differential Aptitude Test). Findings indicated that swimmers scored
higher in spatial relations, spatial ability, and reasoning ability. The practice of
competitive swimming appears to have a positive relationship with the spatial
relation, spatial ability and reasoning ability.