Physical Activity Levels, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Physical Literacy in Children with a Chronic Medical Condition

Johannes J. Noordstar; Maaike C.A. Sprong; Martijn G. Slieker; Tim Takken; Cornelis K. Van Der Ent; Marco Van Brussel; Marije Bartels; Erik H.J. Hulzebos

doi:10.1097/PEP.0000000000001157

Physical Activity Levels, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Physical Literacy in Children with a Chronic Medical Condition

Johannes J. Noordstar^*, Maaike C.A. Sprong, Martijn G. Slieker, Tim Takken, Cornelis K. Van Der Ent, Marco Van Brussel, Marije Bartels, Erik H.J. Hulzebos

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Abstract

PURPOSE: This study investigated differences in cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and other physical literacy domains between children with a chronic medical condition (CMC) who adhered to with the physical activity guideline and those who did not.

METHOD: Forty children with a CMC (7-12 years) wore an accelerometer for 7 days to measure moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. CRF and muscle power were assessed with a maximal cardiopulmonary exercise test, and motor performance was measured with an exercise course. Motivation, confidence, knowledge, and understanding were assessed with a questionnaire.

RESULTS: Children who adhered to the PA guideline (n = 13) scored significantly higher for CRF, muscle power, motivation and confidence than children who did not adhere to the PA guideline (n = 27). No significant differences were found for motor performance, knowledge and understanding.

CONCLUSION: Future research should investigate the effect of paying specific attention to motivation and confidence in children with a CMC to stimulate their adherence to the PA guideline.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	30-35
Journal	Pediatric Physical Therapy
Volume	37
Early online date	8 Oct 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0000000000001157
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2025

Keywords

cardiorespiratory fitness
children
motivation
physical activity
physical literacy

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