Citation

Yu J, Sit CH, Burnett A, Capio CM, Ha ASC, Huang WY. Adapt. Phys. Activ. Q. 2016; 33(2): 134-155.

Affiliation

Dept. of Sports Science and Physical Education, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Human Kinetics Publishers)

DOI

10.1123/APAQ.2015-0008

PMID

27078269

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of fundamental movement skills (FMS) training on FMS proficiency, self-perceived physical competence (SPC), physical activity (PA), and sleep disturbance in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) compared with children with typical development (TD). A total of 84 children were allocated into either experimental group (DCD[exp], TD[exp]) who received 6 weeks of FMS training or control groups (DCD[con], TD[con]). FMS were assessed using the Test of Gross Motor Development-2, whereas PA was monitored using accelerometers. SPC and sleep disturbance were evaluated using questionnaires.

RESULTS showed that the DCD[exp] group had significantly higher scores in FMS and SPC compared with the DCD[con] group at posttest. The DCD[exp] group scored lower in sleep disturbance at follow-up when compared with posttest. It is suggested that short-term FMS training is effective in improving FMS and SPC and reducing sleep disturbances for children with DCD.

Language: en