QUADRATO MOTOR TRAINING MODULATES ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL DYNAMICS AND BEHAVIOR: IMPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND AGING

Quadrato Motor Training (QMT) is a specifically-structured sensorimotor practice combining movement, attention, and executive control. Electrophysiological and behavioral effects of QMT across developmental and aging populations will be shared, focusing on enhancing alpha (8-12 Hz) activity, with the aim of identifying age-related similarities and differences in training-induced neuroplasticity. Behavioral measures assessed cognitive flexibility, spatial and temporal cognition, as well as motor coordination. Electrophysiological activity was recorded using electroencephalography at rest, with analyses focusing on spectral power and functional connectivity. Following QMT, participants showed significant improvements in attentional control and coordination. Pre–post studies demonstrated predominantly enhanced alpha activity, whereas preliminary electrophysiological recordings during QMT further revealed increased theta activity. Electrophysiological results revealed increased alpha power and enhanced long-range connectivity. Importantly, correlations were observed between electrophysiological modulation and behavioral gains, suggesting a functional link between neural synchronization and performance improvements. These findings indicate that QMT induces measurable neurophysiological and behavioral changes across the lifespan, supporting its applicability as a low-cost, non-invasive intervention. The results highlight the potential of integrative motor-cognitive training for promoting cognitive development and mitigating age-related decline. The current results will be discussed in light of the Sphere Model of Consciousness and related theoretical and empirical literature.