Developmental Coordination Disorder and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Children

2007 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Cairney ◽  
John A. Hay ◽  
Brent E. Faught ◽  
Andreas Flouris ◽  
Panagiota Klentrou
Keyword(s):  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Short Form ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Percentile Rank ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Run Test ◽  
Coordination Disorder ◽  
Shuttle Run

It is not known whether children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) have lower cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) than children without the disorder, or whether this relationship varies by age and gender. These issues are examined using a cross-sectional assessment of children 9-14 years of age (N = 549). Participants were screened for DCD using the short form Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOTMP-SF). A BOTMP-SF age-adjusted standard score at or below the 10th percentile rank on the BOTMP-SF was required to classify a diagnosis for probable DCD. CRF was determined from each participant’s predicted peak-aerobic power using the Léger 20-m shuttle-run test. Children with DCD report lower CRF than children without the disorder and are more likely to be in a high-risk group (≤ 20th percentile in peak VO2). Moreover, 70% of boys with DCD scored at or below the 20th percentile in peak VO2. Further research in a laboratory setting should be conducted to confirm these findings.

scholarly journals Cardio respiratory fitness in children with developmental coordination disorder

Biomedicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 539-542
Author(s):  
B. Sujatha ◽  
Jagatheesan Alagesan ◽  
Priyanga Seemathan ◽  
Sangeetha Sadhasivam
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
Dsm V ◽  
Cardio Respiratory Fitness ◽  
Run Test ◽  
Coordination Disorder ◽  
Shuttle Run

Introduction and Aim: Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition in children, with motor coordination disabilities. Children with DCD not only exhibit poor motor coordination, but also experience poor performance in physical activities and are found to have poor physical fitness. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the cardio respiratory fitness in children with developmental coordination disorder. Materials and Methods: The materials used for the study were DCDQ’07 questionnaire, (Bruinink’s- Oseretsky Test-ed 2) BOT2 tool, (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, ed-5) DSM-V diagnostic criteria, cones, 2 wooden blocks, measuring tape, stop watch. Twenty-six individuals were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria out of which only 24 children participated in the study. DCD children were screened using DCDQ’07questionnaire, BOT2 tool, DSM-V diagnostic criteria and the cardio respiratory fitness is evaluated using 20 m shuttle run test. Comparison of Cardio respiratory fitness was done between the children with DCD and children without DCD. Results:  The results were determined by statistical analysis, following 20m shuttle run test. Our findings indicate, cardio-respiratory fitness in children with DCD was significantly less than their peers of same age without DCD and are more likely to be in a high-risk group. Conclusion: The current study supports lower cardio vascular fitness in children with DCD when compared to children without DCD, moreover no study has so far compared the Cardio respiratory fitness among DCD children and their normal peers.  

scholarly journals Associations of mode and distance of commuting to school with cardiorespiratory fitness in Slovenian schoolchildren: a nationwide cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregor Jurak ◽  
Maroje Soric ◽  
Vedrana Sember ◽  
Sasa Djuric ◽  
Gregor Starc ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Active Commuting ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Main Effect ◽  
Commuting Mode ◽  
Run Test ◽  
Shuttle Run

Abstract Background It is unclear whether active commuting has the potential to improve children’s health. This study examined the association of commuting mode and distance with children’s cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study, including 713 Slovenian schoolchildren aged 12 to 15 years. Commuting modes were self-reported, and four commuting groups were constructed, while CRF was determined with a 20-m shuttle run test. The distance from home to school was calculated using the Geographic Information System. Effects of commuting mode and distance, controlling for age, gender and amount of total physical activity, were evaluated using general two linear models (one for each direction of commuting to/from school). Results The main effect of commuting group on CRF and its interaction with distance were significant in the direction from school to home (P = 0.013 and P = 0.028, respectively), but not in the opposite direction. Predicted differences in CRF between commuting groups were moderate and generally higher in males than in females. When comparing commuting group median distance from home to school, males driven by car had around 4 ml/min/kg lower predicted CRF than those who walked (P = 0.01) or used wheels commuting (e.g., bicycle, skateboard). Conclusions The distance of commuting had a small effect on CRF, except in the Car group where children who live close to school had significantly lower CRF than those living further away. Children driven by car who live within wheels or walk distance from school should be targeted by interventions promoting active transport.

scholarly journals Development of Cardiorespiratory Fitness Standards for Working Memory Using Receiver Operating Curves In 15-Year-Old Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinicius Muller Reis Weber ◽  
Daniel Zanardini Fernandes ◽  
Leonardo Alex Volpato ◽  
Maria Raquel Oliveira Bueno ◽  
Marcelo Romanzini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Working Memory ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Memory Performance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Roc Curve Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Run Test ◽  
Normal Performance ◽  
Shuttle Run ◽  
Receiver Operating

Abstract Working memory performance is associated with better academic achievements in children and adolescents, and it is positively related to CRF. However, what level of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) discriminates higher working memory performance is not known. The purpose of this study was to identify thresholds of CRF linked to working memory in adolescents. Data of 141 adolescents (53.2% girls) were collected (14.9 years) from a cross-sectional study during the year 2019. CRF was assessed by the 20-m shuttle run test, and maximal oxygen uptake were calculated by Mahar´s equation. Working memory was evaluated by the Corsi blocks test and the performance was classified by percentiles. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to identify CRF thresholds. The results of ROC analysis indicated that CRF could be used to discriminate working memory in adolescents. CRF thresholds of ³45.03 ml.kg-1.min-1for boys and ³36.63 ml.kg-1.min-1for girls were found to be indicative of “normal” performance in working memory. ConclusionCRF could discriminate low and normal working memory performance in 14-16 years old adolescents. These thresholds could allow for earlier identification and intervention of low working memory performance by the CRF.

scholarly journals Clustering of multiple lifestyle behaviours and its relationship with weight status and cardiorespiratory fitness in a sample of Flemish 11- to 12-year-olds

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1838-1846 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Seghers ◽  
Cindy Rutten
Keyword(s):  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Young Adolescents ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviours ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Run Test ◽  
Negative Health Outcomes ◽  
Shuttle Run

AbstractObjectiveThe aim of the present study was to explore the existence of clusters in multiple lifestyle behaviours, including physical activity (PA), sedentariness and food habits, in young adolescents. The present study also investigated whether the identified groups could be characterised by gender and components of health-related physical fitness, especially weight status and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF).DesignA cross-sectional survey. Leisure-time PA, sedentary behaviour and food consumption were assessed by a questionnaire. Overweight prevalence was estimated using BMI (kg/m2) calculated from self-reported height and weight. CRF was measured using a 20 m shuttle-run test.SettingThe study was conducted in four middle schools in Flanders, Belgium.SubjectsThe sample size was 317 seventh grade students aged 11–12 years.ResultsFour reliable and meaningful lifestyle clusters could be identified, labelled as ‘Sporty media-oriented mixed eaters’ (boys:n34; girls:n16), ‘Academic healthy eaters’ (boys:n30; girls:n58), ‘Inactive healthy eaters’ (boys:n38; girls:n57) and ‘Inactive media-oriented unhealthy eaters’ (boys:n35; girls:n49). The lifestyle clusters could not be characterised by adolescents’ weight status. Among boys, the ‘Sporty media-oriented mixed eaters’ group performed significantly better on the shuttle-run test than those in clusters with the lowest levels of PA (clusters 3 and 4).ConclusionsOur results showed that healthy and risk-related behaviours may coexist in some groups of young adolescents. Isolated unhealthy behaviours, such as high levels of screen-based media use or high consumption of energy-dense food items, are not necessarily related with negative health outcomes, on the condition that these risk-related behaviours co-occur with more health-enhancing behaviours such as PA.

scholarly journals Development of cardiorespiratory fitness standards for working memory using receiver operating curves in 15-year-old adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinícius Muller Reis Weber ◽  
Daniel Zanardini Fernandes ◽  
Leonardo Alex Volpato ◽  
Maria Raquel de Oliveira Bueno ◽  
Marcelo Romanzini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Working Memory ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Memory Performance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Roc Curve Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Run Test ◽  
Shuttle Run ◽  
Receiver Operating

Abstract Background Working memory performance is associated with better academic achievements in children and adolescents, and it is positively related to CRF. However, what level of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) discriminates higher working memory performance is not known. The purpose of this study was to identify CRF thresholds linked to working memory in adolescents. Methods Data of 141 adolescents (53.2 % girls) were collected (14.9 years) from a cross-sectional study during the year 2019. CRF was assessed by the 20-m shuttle run test, and maximal oxygen uptake was calculated using the Mahar´s equation. Working memory was evaluated by the Corsi blocks test and performance was classified by percentiles. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to identify CRF thresholds. Results The ROC analysis indicated that CRF could be used to discriminate working memory in adolescents. CRF thresholds of ≥45.03 ml.kg− 1.min− 1for boys and ≥36.63 ml.kg− 1.min− 1for girls were found to be indicative of “normal” working memory performance. Conclusions CRF could discriminate low and normal working memory performance in 14-16- year-old adolescents. These thresholds could allow for earlier identification and intervention of low working memory performance using CRF.

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study to Examine the Criterion Validity of the Modified Shuttle Test-Paeds as a Measure of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 2290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikki Milne ◽  
Michael Simmonds ◽  
Wayne Hing
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Gold Standard Reference ◽  
Pediatric Populations ◽  
Run Test ◽  
Predictive Relationship

With accumulating evidence that exercise capacity decreases all-cause mortality independent of adiposity, benefits may be gained by developing cardiorespiratory fitness measures that are specifically and sensitively designed for use with pediatric populations when cardiorespiratory fitness may be a contributing factor for obesity. This study aimed to examine the criterion validity of the Modified Shuttle Test-Paeds (MSTP) as a measure of cardiorespiratory fitness in children, against the gold-standard reference; VO2peak, compared to the commonly used field-test; 20-m Multi-Stage-Shuttle-Run-Test (20-m MSRT). A cross-sectional pilot study, with 25 school-aged children (age: 6–16 year; male/female: 19/5; BMI: 21 ± 9 kg/m2) was employed. Physical measures included: Bruininks-Oseretsky-Test-of-Motor-Proficiency-2nd Edition (BOT2), VO2peak, 20-m MSRT, MSTP, body composition/anthropometry. The mean cardiorespiratory fitness of participants was: VO2peak: 43.8 ± 11.2 (mL/kg/min); 20-m MSRT: 5.48 ± 2.96 (level); MSTP: 22.10 ± 3.05 (no.). A strong predictive relationship was found between the 20-m MSRT and VO2peak (r2 = 0.486, p < 0.001) whereas a very strong predictive relationship existed between the newly designed MSTP and VO2peak (r2 = 0.749, p < 0.001). Whilst further research with larger study cohorts is needed, this pilot study found the MSTP to have a very high predictive validity for estimating VO2peak in children, suggesting it may be a valid child-specific indicator of cardiorespiratory fitness requiring only a simple equation that is clinically relevant.

scholarly journals Left-Handedness and Developmental Coordination Disorder

2008 ◽  
Vol 53 (10) ◽  
pp. 696-699 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Cairney ◽  
Louis A Schmidt ◽  
Scott Veldhuizen ◽  
Paul Kurdyak ◽  
John Hay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Motor Proficiency ◽  
Cerebral Lateralization ◽  
Coordination Problems ◽  
Left Handedness ◽  
Left Handed ◽  
Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Objective: To examine the prevalence of left-handedness in a sample of children screened for developmental coordination disorder (DCD). Method: Using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency—Short Form (BOTMP-SF), 2297 children were screened with 128 scoring at or below the fifth percentile and identified as probable cases of DCD. Using the Movement-ABC (M-ABC) and the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test, 30 children (24 from the DCD group, and 6 who scored above the cut-off) were randomly selected for further assessment. Results: Among the students who had previously scored at or below the fifth percentile on the BOTMP-SF, 24 were evaluated. Among the 19 children who met diagnostic criteria for DCD (IQ > 70, M-ABC < 16th percentile), 37% ( n = 9) were left-handed. Among children who scored at or below the fifth percentile of the M-ABC, 46% were left-handed (6/13). Conclusion: The prevalence of left-handedness in children with DCD suggests a possible role for cerebral lateralization in motor coordination problems.

scholarly journals Association of Tobacco Smoking with Physical Fitness of Military Males in Taiwan: The CHIEF Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fang-Ying Su ◽  
Sheng-Huei Wang ◽  
Henry Horng-Shing Lu ◽  
Gen-Min Lin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Scoring Systems ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Effective Sample Size ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Run Test

Tobacco smoking has been found associated with lower cardiorespiratory fitness in white and black males; however, few studies have not been conducted to clarify such relationship in Asian males. We performed a cross-sectional study to investigate the association between tobacco smoking status and physical fitness in 3,669 military males, averaged 29.4 years of age, from the cardiorespiratory fitness and hospitalization events in armed forces (CHIEF) study in Taiwan during 2014. There were 1,376 current smokers, and the others were noncurrent smokers. The effective sample size estimated was 1,230 participants, as the margin of error was ±3% at the 99% confidence level. Physical fitness was evaluated by time for a 3000-meter run test (aerobic fitness) and repetitive numbers of 2-minute sit-ups and 2-minute push-ups (anaerobic fitness) where all procedures were standardized by using computerized scoring systems. A multiple linear analysis adjusting for age, service specialty, body mass index, heart rate, alcohol intake, and training frequency was used to determine the relationship. As compared with noncurrent smoking, current smoking was inversely correlated with longer time for a 3000-meter run (β = 15.66 (95% confidence intervals (CI): 10.62, 20.70)) and fewer repetitive numbers of 2-minute sit-ups and 2-minute push-ups (β = −1.53 (95% CI: −2.08, −0.97) and −1.31 (95% CI: −2.12, −0.50), respectively). Our finding reconfirms the concept that tobacco smoking might reduce both aerobic and anaerobic fitness among young Asian males.

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