Introduction & Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of 8 weeks of group-based training on gross motor skills and motivation for sports participation in children with developmental coordination disorder aged 10-8 years.
Methodology: 30 children with developmental coordination disorder were randomly divided into control and experimental groups and the experimental group participated in group-based exercise and play for 8 weeks. Before and after 8 weeks, both groups of tidal motor growth test, which has two subscales of displacement and object control, and a sports participation motivation questionnaire were taken.
Results: The results of t-test of difference scores showed that exercise and group-based play had a significant effect on both subscales of gross motor development and motivation for sports participation in children with developmental coordination disorder.
Conclusion: It seems that the emphasis on group-centered exercise and play in children with developmental coordination disorders can improve their gross motor skills and increase their motivation to participate in sports.