Physical Fitness in Children With High Motor Competence Is Different From That in Children With Low Motor Competence
Open Access
- 1 October 2009
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal
- Vol. 89 (10), 1089-1097
- https://doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20090052
Abstract
Background: Physical therapists often treat children with low motor competence. Earlier studies have demonstrated poor physical fitness outcomes and a reduced lKeywords
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