Author(s): Maia, José A.R. ; Coelho, Renata ; Silva, Rui Garganta ; Seabra, André ; Lopes, Vitor P.
Date: 2009
Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10198/2804
Origin: Biblioteca Digital da UPB
Document details
Modelling changes in gross motor coordination of portuguese children: effects of BMI and physical activity
Description
Adequate levels of gross motor coordination (GMC) are relevant for children to express their motor and cognitive skills. Longitudinal data concerning the influence of BMI and physical activity in GMC is scarce. Purposes: (1) to model annual changes in GMC of children, and (2 ) to evaluate the importance of time varying predictors: body mass index (BMI) and physical activity levels (PA).
Document Type
Conference object
Language English
Contributor(s) Biblioteca Digital da UPB
Language English
Contributor(s) Biblioteca Digital da UPB
