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Effect of an exercise intervention (Move2Engage: Youth) on activity levels, quality of sleep and mental health outcomes in children and youth with movement difficulties

Investigators: Andrew Whitehouse, Gail Alvares, Jenny Downs, Jessica Reynolds, Kiah Evans, Melissa Licari, Stephanie Const

Project description

Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD, also commonly referred to as motor dyspraxia) experience movement difficulties which often impacts on their ability to participate in physical activity. This project will evaluate the outcomes of an exercise intervention (Move2Engage: Youth) for children and youth with DCD aged 8-15 years and translate these outcomes into the broader community. This will create more opportunities for children and youth with DCD to lead more active and healthy lives.

External collaborators

  • Siobhan Reid (University of Western Australia)