Comparison of Physical Activity Levels between Children with and Without Autistic Spectrum Disorders

The purpose of this study was to compare daily, physical education, recess, and after school moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) levels between children with and without autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). Children ages 5 to 12 years wore a uniaxial accelerometer for five days (four weekday...

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Published in:Adapted physical activity quarterly 2005-04, Vol.22 (2), p.146-159
Main Authors: Sandt, Dawn D. Rosser, Frey, Georgia C.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Autistic children
Exercise
Physical education
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to compare daily, physical education, recess, and after school moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) levels between children with and without autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). Children ages 5 to 12 years wore a uniaxial accelerometer for five days (four weekdays, one weekend day). There were no differences between children with and without ASD at any physical activity setting. Both groups were more active during recess compared to after school, and children with ASD were similarly active in recess and physical education. Although many children with ASD acquired 60 min of physical education per day, this may decrease with age as opportunities for recess and physical education are eliminated.
ISSN:0736-5829
1543-2777
DOI:10.1123/apaq.22.2.146