Developmental Coordination Disorder, Age and Play: A test of the Divergence in Activity-Deficit with Age Hypothesis

Cairney, J. and Hay, J.A. and Faught, B.E. and Corna, Laurie and Flouris, A. (2006) Developmental Coordination Disorder, Age and Play: A test of the Divergence in Activity-Deficit with Age Hypothesis. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 23 (3). pp. 261-276.

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The purpose of this study is to test whether the activity-deficit experienced by children with probable Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) increases with age by comparing activity levels of children with movement difficulties to those of peers without movement difficulties. Using a sample of children ages 9 to 14 (N = 581), we examined whether age influences the relationship between DCD and participation in vigorous play activities and whether the impact of age in this relationship is the same for free play versus organized activities. Consistent with previous work (Bouffard et al. 1996), we found no evidence to support the hypothesis that children with DCD become more inactive compared to their peers as they age; however, we do discuss the limitations in our sample and how some differences in the level of organized and free play are evident among cohorts of different ages. Directions for future research in this area are also discussed. $$ 152 words

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