Citation

Kang S, Kim SY, Zittel LL, Looney M. J. Exerc. Rehabil. 2019; 15(1): 15-19.

Affiliation

Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, College of Education, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Korean Society of Exercise Rehabilitation)

DOI

10.12965/jer.1836460.230

PMID

30899730

PMCID

PMC6416503

Abstract

This study examined differences of physical activity levels and social interactions among preschoolers with/without disabilities and those at risk for a developmental delay (DD). Sixty preschoolers (20 in each group) were film during their designated large gross motor time. Their physical activity levels and social interaction were examined using the physical activity level screening. Regarding physical activity levels, the result of a two-way analysis of variance indicated significant main effects for groups, F(2,54)=4.192, P=0.02; preschoolers at risk for a DD were more active than preschoolers without disabilities, P=0.02. For social interaction, a significant main effect for groups, F(2,54)=8.994, P<0.001 was found; Preschoolers at risk for a DD were more interactive than preschoolers with/without disabilities, P=0.001 and P=0.002, respectively. There were no significant gender differences across three groups on physical activity levels and social interactions. Although preschoolers at risk for a DD was more active and interactive than the other groups, preschoolers across three groups engaged in light physical activity levels, and had limited social interactions with peers.

Language: en

Keywords

Disability; Physical activity; Preschoolers; Unstructured playtime