Self-efficacy toward physical activity and the physical activity behavior of children with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder

PURPOSE: Affecting 5-6% of children, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a prevalent chronic condition. The nature of the disorder - impaired motor coordination - makes avoidance of physical activity (PA) common. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of barrier and task self-efficacy on PA behavior in children with DCD and a group of typically developing (TD) children. METHODS: Children were compared on their perceived …