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Reliability of Fitness Assessments in Children With Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties

Examine the reliability of field-based fitness assessments in school-aged children with emotional or behavioral difficulties (EBD). Understanding the impact of fitness on physical activity participation for children with EBD is limited by our ability to reliably measure it.

Citation:
Almarjawi AC, Wright KE, Buist BD, Cairney J, Ton TT, Furzer BJ. Reliability of Fitness Assessments in Children With Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties. Pediatr Exerc Sci. 2023;35(4):206-13.

Keywords:
Cardiorespiratory fitness; motor development; muscular performance; physical activity; power; social and/or behavioral difficulties; strength

Abstract:
Examine the reliability of field-based fitness assessments in school-aged children with emotional or behavioral difficulties (EBD). Understanding the impact of fitness on physical activity participation for children with EBD is limited by our ability to reliably measure it.