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Physical fitness differences in children with and without motor learning difficulties In this Australian study, 52 children with motor learning difficulties (MLD), aged five to eight years, were compared with 52 age- and gender-matched control children across a range of health and skill-related fitness components. Analyses revealed significantly lower scores in the group with MLD on the tests for cardio-respiratory endurance, flexibility, abdominal strength, speed and power than the control group. Also, the group with MLD had a significantly higher Body Mass Index.

Also, the group with MLD had a significantly higher Body Mass Index.

Hands, B and Larkin, D. European Journal of Special Needs Education 21(4): 447-456. Nov 2006. Abstract: www.tandf.co.uk/journals

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