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Johannes J Noordstar1, Maaike C A Sprong, Martijn G Slieker
1Center for Child Development, Exercise and Physical Literacy (Drs Noordstar, Takken, van Brussel, and Hulzebos and Ms Sprong), Department of Pediatric Cardiology (Dr Slieker), and Department of Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergology (Dr van der Ent), Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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Cardiorespiratory fitness in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) or congenital heart disease (CHD) is linked to their motivation and confidence levels. This fitness also correlates with their self-reported moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA).
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Cardiopulmonary Physiology
- Physical Literacy
Background:
- Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) and congenital heart disease (CHD) often face challenges in physical activity.
- Understanding the components of physical literacy is crucial for improving health outcomes in these populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness and various physical literacy domains.
- To identify potential targets for intervention in pediatric CF and CHD populations.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 28 children (aged 7-11) with CF or CHD.
- Assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness, physical competence, motivation, confidence, knowledge, and self-perceived moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA).
Main Results:
- Significant positive associations were found between cardiorespiratory fitness and motivation/confidence.
- Cardiorespiratory fitness also showed a significant association with self-perceived MVPA.
- No other significant associations were observed between cardiorespiratory fitness and other measured domains.
Conclusions:
- Cardiorespiratory fitness is positively associated with motivation, confidence, and self-reported physical activity in children with CF or CHD.
- These findings highlight the importance of cardiorespiratory fitness as a key component of physical literacy in these pediatric groups.
Purpose:
To explore the association between cardiorespiratory fitness and other physical literacy domains in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) or congenital heart disease (CHD).
Methods:
In 28 children with CF (n = 10) or CHD (n = 18), aged 7 to 11 years, cardiorespiratory fitness and the following physical literacy domains were measured: ( a ) physical competence, ( b ) motivation and confidence, ( c ) knowledge and understanding, and ( d ) daily behavior (ie, self-perceived moderate-to-vigorous physical activity [MVPA]).
Results:
Cardiorespiratory fitness was significantly associated with motivation and confidence and self-perceived MVPA. There were no other significant associations.
Conclusions:
Cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with self-perceived MVPA, motivation, and confidence in children with CF or CHD.
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