A school-based physical activity intervention for children with developmental coordination disorder: A randomized controlled trial

Autor: Richard S. W. Masters, Stephen H.S. Wong, Cindy H.P. Sit, Jane Jie Yu, Catherine Mamaid Capio
Rok vydání: 2018
Předmět:
Male
030506 rehabilitation
medicine.medical_specialty
education
Physical activity
Psychological intervention
Physical education
law.invention
Psychological health
03 medical and health sciences
Randomized controlled trial
law
Outcome Assessment
Health Care
Developmental and Educational Psychology
medicine
Humans
0501 psychology and cognitive sciences
Mental Competency
Child
Competence (human resources)
Exercise
reproductive and urinary physiology
School Health Services
05 social sciences
hemic and immune systems
biological factors
Self Concept
Exercise Therapy
Motor Skills Disorders
Clinical Psychology
Motor Skills
embryonic structures
Physical therapy
Exercise Movement Techniques
School based
Female
0305 other medical science
Psychology
Training program
050104 developmental & child psychology
Zdroj: Research in developmental disabilities. 89
ISSN: 1873-3379
Popis: Background Children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) have lower physical activity (PA) than children with typical development (TD). PA and fundamental movement skills (FMS) are positively associated so interventions that promote FMS of children with DCD are recommended. Aim To examine the effects of a school-based FMS training program on motor functions, PA and other psychological outcomes. Methods and procedures A total of 131 primary children were allocated to FMS training groups (DCD-FMS n = 35, TD-FMS n = 29), which received FMS training (eight weekly 40-min sessions), or to control groups (DCD-C n = 34, TD-C n = 33), which received conventional physical education lessons. Outcome measures, including accelerometer-assessed PA, motor functions, and self-perceived competence and enjoyment, were measured at baseline, 1-week (immediate effect), 3-months (short-term effect) and 12-months (longer-term effect) after the intervention. Outcomes and results FMS training resulted in improved FMS proficiency and increased PA and enjoyment of activity participation in children. In particular, the DCD-FMS group reported greater enjoyment over time. Some effects were also evident for both short- and longer-term. Conclusions and implications The findings suggest that a school-based FMS training program has the potential to promote physical and psychological health in children with DCD in the long run.
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