scholarly journals Physical activity in young children at risk for developmental coordination disorder

2019 ◽  
Vol 61 (11) ◽  
pp. 1302-1308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara King‐Dowling ◽  
Matthew Y W Kwan ◽  
Christine Rodriguez ◽  
Cheryl Missiuna ◽  
Brian W Timmons ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Children At Risk ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Kinaesthetic Acuity in Preprimary Children at Risk of Developmental Coordination Disorder

1997 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Coleman ◽  
J.P. Piek ◽  
D.J. Livesey
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Young Children ◽  
American Psychiatric Association ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Children At Risk ◽  
Verbal Iq ◽  
Individual Assessment ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Coordination Disorder ◽  
Acuity Test

ABSTRACTThe current study examined kinaesthetic acuity and Performance IQ in preprimary children (aged 4-5 years) at risk of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD; American Psychiatric Association, 1994). Individual assessment of 317 children over four sessions at their pre-primary centre identified 31 children at risk of Developmental Coordination Disorder. These children were matched with 31 control children on age, gender, and Verbal IQ. The two groups were assessed using three Performance IQ subtests of the WPPSI-R and the Kinaesthetic Acuity Test (KAT, Livesey & Parkes, 1995). The results indicate that kinaesthetic acuity and Performance IQ subtests significantly differentiate children at risk of DCD from control children. These results suggest a need to assess the efficacy of kinaesthetic training in young children at risk of DCD. Furthermore, psychologists may be able to assist in the early detection of children at-risk of DCD via the WPPSI-R assessment results routinely obtained for young children.

Perceptions of Ability Mediate the Effect of Motor Coordination on Aerobic and Musculoskeletal Exercise Performance in Young Children at Risk for Developmental Coordination Disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 407-416
Author(s):  
Tuyen Le ◽  
Jeffrey D. Graham ◽  
Sara King-Dowling ◽  
John Cairney
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Exercise Performance ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Children At Risk ◽  
Perceived Efficacy ◽  
Motor Abilities ◽  
Coordination Disorder

This study examined the effects of perceptions of motor abilities on aerobic and musculoskeletal exercise performance in young children at risk for developmental coordination disorder (rDCD). The participants (N = 539) were part of a larger cohort study, the Coordination and Activity Tracking in Children (CATCH) study. The Movement Assessment Battery for Children (2nd Edition) was used to determine rDCD children. Perceptions of motor abilities were measured by the Perceived Efficacy and Goals Setting system. Aerobic exercise performance was measured using the Bruce Protocol treadmill test, and musculoskeletal exercise performance was assessed using the standing long jump and the Wingate Anaerobic test. The rDCD children reported lower Perceived Efficacy and Goals Setting scores and performed worse on all exercise performance measures. Perceptions of ability also mediated the relationship between developmental coordination disorder and each exercise performance test. It is concerning that children with low motor coordination report lower perceptions of ability even at a very young age.

Are Children At Risk For Developmental Coordination Disorder Weak?

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 1020
Author(s):  
Isabelle Demers ◽  
Hélène Moffet ◽  
Luc J. Hébert ◽  
Désirée B. Maltais
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Children At Risk ◽  
Coordination Disorder
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