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Developmental Coordination Disorder, Gender, and Body Weight: Examining the Impact of Participation in Active Play
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Cairney, John; Kwan, Matthew Y. W.; Hay, John A.; Faught, Brent E. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
Background: To examine whether differences in participation in active play (PAP) can account for gender differences in the relationship between Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and body weight/fat (BMI and percentage fat) in youth. Methods: A cross-sectional investigation of students in grades four through eight (n = 590). Height, weight…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Gender Differences
International BMI Comparison of Children and Youth with Intellectual Disabilities Participating in Special Olympics
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Lloyd, Meghann; Temple, Viviene A.; Foley, John T. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
The purpose of this study was to describe the BMI status of children and youth with intellectual disabilities by world region, gender and age. A total of 9678 children and youth records were available from the Special Olympics International Health Promotion database after data cleaning (6084 boys and 3594 girls). Children were defined as 8-11 year…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Physical Activities, Health Personnel, Incidence
Motor Ability and Weight Status Are Determinants of Out-of-School Activity Participation for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder
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Fong, Shirley S. M.; Lee, Velma Y. L.; Chan, Nerita N. C.; Chan, Rachel S. H.; Chak, Wai-Kwong; Pang, Marco Y. C. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
According to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health model endorsed by the World Health Organization, participation in everyday activities is integral to normal child development. However, little is known about the influence of motor ability and weight status on physical activity participation in children with…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Physical Activities, Females, Multiple Regression Analysis
Could Sport Specialization Influence Fitness and Health of Adults with Mental Retardation?
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Guidetti, Laura; Franciosi, Emanuele; Gallotta, Maria Chiara; Emerenziani, Gian Pietro; Baldari, Carlo – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2010
Although several studies showed the positive effects of exercise and physical activity on health and well-being for individuals with ID, there is a lack of information about the influence of sport specialization on fitness and health components. Therefore, the aims of this study were to assess: (a) physical fitness of athletes with intellectual…
Descriptors: Muscular Strength, Body Composition, Track and Field, Physical Activities