| Motor learning outcomes following wii-based vs. Task-specific training in children with developmental coordination disorder |
| Paper ID : 1270-SPORTCONGRESS |
| Authors |
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hasan Sepehri Bonab * Department of Physical Education, , Payame Noor University , Tehran, Iran |
| Abstract |
| Introduction: Developmental coordination disorder (dcd) is distinguished by impaired coordination and goal-directed movement, which can limit children in their participation in physical activity and education. The objective of the current study was to compare the effects of wii-based training and task-oriented activities on motor performance in children with dcd. Methods: This rct study included 32 children, who were randomized to a wii fit–based training group (n = 16) or task-specific training group (n = 16). Both groups completed 16 training sessions over an 8-week period. Motor performance was measured with the movement assessment battery for children–second edition (mabc-2) and intrinsic motivation was analyzed with the intrinsic motivation questionnaire in pre-test and post-test. Results: The overall score on the mabc-2 improved significantly in both groups (p < 0.05). Post hoc between-group comparison with ancova, also adjusted for baseline scores, showed a significant difference in total performance in favor of the task-specific treatment group (p = 0.016, η² = 0.18). Within the subcomponents, large main effects of group were found for dynamic balance (p = 0.012, η² = 0.19) and aiming and catching skills (p = 0.021, η² = 0.16), both favoring task-specific training. However, hand–eye coordination (p = 0.083) showed no significant difference between groups. Both groups exhibited strong and statistically significant increases in intrinsic motivation, though the wii fit group responded better than the task-specific training group (p = 0.028, η² = 0.14). Conclusion: In general, both interventions significantly improved motor skills in children with dcd, but task-specific training appeared to be more effective for improving balance and overall motor performance. With its motivational and cognitive engagement, wii-based training can be an engaging complementary intervention in therapeutic programs for dcd children. |
| Keywords |
| Aiming and Catching, Balance, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Hand–Eye Coordination, Task-Specific Training, Wii Fit |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation) |
