Physical activity profile, physical fitness and cardiovascular health of adults with Developmental Coordination Disorder
About this research
This research aims to investigate physical activity profile, physical fitness and cardiovascular health of adults with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), and to analyse the cardiac autonomic control of the participants in the resting position and during the physical exercise.
Who can participate
You're eligible to participate in this study if you’re:
- a UQ undergraduate student
- aged 18–25 years old.
What's involved
As part of this study you’ll:
- complete a 20-minute online survey about signs of DCD, levels of physical activity, quality of life, and sociodemographic factors
- perform a 50-minute motor skills and physical fitness test as well as an evaluation of your cardiac condition using a Polar H-10 sensor at resting and during exercise.
The study will take place over 2 different days during the same week at The University of Queensland St Lucia campus.
Benefits of participating
Participants will have the chance to enter a prize draw for a $50 gift card.
How to participate
If you meet the eligibility criteria and you're interested in participating, register your interest.
Ethics, data collection and privacy
This study has been approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee [Approval No.2024/HE000990].
Contact
If you have any questions, email Dr Jorge L. Cavalcante Neto j.lopescavalcanteneto@uq.edu.au