DCD + PA Flashcards

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what is PA like in the DCD population

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low PL levels (poor mvmt skills, low motivation, low peer engagement)
poor health outcomes show what happens if there’s a breakdown in the cycle

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what is the difference in fine and gross motor skills in DCD

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fine motor skills show bigger differences compared to typical development

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what is the progression of mvmt competence and age in DCD

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  • hit developmental milestones
  • plateau around fundamental mvmt skills (don’t get better but don’t get worse)

noticeable difference increases as kids age

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what is connection between positive affect and DCD

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enjoy sport more when it’s focussed on participation
- decline in affect when sport becomes competitive

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what is sport enjoyment like in DCD

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enjoy sport and PA less than peers
enjoyment is dictated by their perceived adequacy (think they’re good, then they’ll have fun)

adequacy = enjoyment = participation

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why are school based PE programs important and effective

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intro to PA for most kids
interventions are produced here
need to focus on individual success and change

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what are the cognitive processes for a <8 yo

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no self concept
no ability to relate to peers
no way of connecting PA, fitness, and competence to self concept

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what are the cognitive processes for a 8-12 yo

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  • start to make connections between physical and cognitive skills
  • ability to compare themselves globally (peers)
  • able to look at what they do and watch peer and know if its better or worse
  • biggest comparator is during recess / sport
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what are the cognitive processes in an 12-18 yo

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  • other factors that start to influence self concept (academics, relationships, social status)
  • realise that self concept can be based on non physical things
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what are the implications of DCD

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avoidance behaviours and different things they’ve set in place to prevent potential social implications follow into adulthood
- physical, social, and mental health

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what is physical health like in kids with DCD

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BMI goes up
peak VO2 - lower in DCD, keeps going down

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what is physical health like in adults with DCD

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  • at risk for all health effects from being sedentary apply here
  • poor bone mineral density, obesity, high cholesterol
  • avoiding activities that benefit health
  • higher rates of osteoporosis and hip fractures
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what is mental health like in kids with DCD

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  • higher risk of mental health difficulties (as young as 8)
  • poor self esteem and more likely to be bullied
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what is mental health like in adults with DCD

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  • many non motor symptoms
  • more mental health challenges than motor impairments
  • high anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, low executive functioning
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what are the key points that need to be involved in interventions for those with DCD

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  • must be done early (as early as they can be identifed - 3)
  • focus on fundamental mvmt skills with progressive challenges
  • individual acivity as much as possible
  • manipulate task difficulty with STEP (start very easy, and make slightly harder)
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