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Construct validity of the PERF-FIT, a test of motor skill-related fitness for children in low resource areas.
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Research in developmental disabilities [Res Dev Disabil] 2020 Jul; Vol. 102, pp. 103663. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 May 11. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Background: Given the relationship between physical fitness and motor performance a test battery was developed that measures both components combined.<br />Aim: Following the development of the Performance and Fitness (PERF-FIT) battery, this study investigated the construct validity with the ultimate aim of identifying attributes that discriminate between different levels of motor abilities and anaerobic or musculoskeletal fitness.<br />Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 34 children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and 34 matched typically developing children participated (7-10 years). The PERF-FIT was used to examine known group validity. The PERF-FIT items were also compared to test items of well-known standardized tests to examine concurrent validity.<br />Results: Concurrent validity was found to be of the expected low to moderate magnitude. Children with DCD were consistently found to have lower levels of motor skill-related fitness compared to typically developing children.<br />Conclusion and Implications: The PERF-FIT seems to be a valid test to measure movement skills, musculoskeletal fitness and agility in children between the ages of 7 and 10 years in low resourced communities. The test seems to discriminate between gross motor skills, and agility and power in children with and without DCD.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1873-3379
- Volume :
- 102
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Research in developmental disabilities
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32408212
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2020.103663