@article{ref1,
title="Effects of fundamental movement skills training on children with developmental coordination disorder",
journal="Adapted physical activity quarterly",
year="2016",
author="Yu, Jie and Sit, Cindy H. and Burnett, Angus and Capio, Catherine M. and Ha, Amy S. C. and Huang, Wendy Y.",
volume="33",
number="2",
pages="134-155",
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. <br><br>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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1543-2777",
doi="10.1123/APAQ.2015-0008",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/APAQ.2015-0008"
}