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Cardiopulmonary fitness and endurance in children with developmental coordination disorder

Sheng K Wu1, Hsiao-Hui Lin, Yao-Chuen Li

  • 1Institute of Sport Performance, National Taiwan College of Physical Education, Taiwan.

Research in Developmental Disabilities
|November 17, 2009
PubMed

Insights

Children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) exhibit poorer cardiopulmonary fitness and endurance compared to their typically developing peers. This impacts their aerobic capacity and running performance, highlighting a need for targeted interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Exercise Science
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Motor Control and Learning

Background:

  • Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) often face challenges beyond motor skills.
  • Understanding their cardiopulmonary fitness is crucial for a holistic view of their health and development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare cardiopulmonary fitness and endurance between 9-11-year-old children with and without DCD in Taiwan.
  • To investigate the relationship between motor abilities and cardiopulmonary function in this age group.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Movement ABC test to assess motor abilities.
  • Recruited 41 participants (20 with DCD, 21 typically developing).
  • Administered the 800-m run test and peak oxygen consumption (peak VO2) test via the Bruce treadmill protocol.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in age, anthropometrics (height, weight, BMI, body fat %) were observed between groups.
  • Children with DCD demonstrated significantly lower peak VO2 values.
  • Children with DCD exhibited slower 800-m run times, indicating reduced endurance.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiopulmonary endurance is significantly impaired in children with DCD compared to typically developing peers.
  • Lower aerobic capacity (peak VO2) and slower running performance are key indicators of this deficit.
  • Findings suggest a need for interventions addressing cardiopulmonary fitness in children with DCD.

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