Journal article
The Applicability of a short form of the Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder for measuring motor competence in children aged 6 to 11 years
Journal of Motor Learning and Development, Vol.5(2), pp.227-239
2017
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Abstract
This study aimed to determine if the Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder (KTK) remained a valid assessment of motor competence following the removal of the hopping for height subtest (KTK3). Children (n = 2479) aged 6–11 years completed all KTK subtests (KTK4) and motor quotient sum scores (MQS) were determined for the KTK3 and KTK4. Classifications were established as MQS below percentile 5 (P5), MQS between percentile 5–15 (P15), MQS between percentile 15–50 (P15–50), MQS between percentile 50–85 (P50–85), MQS between percentile 85–95 (P85), and MQS higher than percentile 95 (P95). Pearson’s correlation (r = .97) and cross-tabs (Chi2 = 6822.53, p < .001; Kappa = 0.72) identified substantial agreement overall between the KTK3 and KTK4. However, when classified into separate age and gender categories, poor agreement (< 60%) was found in girls: P15 at 8–11 years and P85 at 6–7 years; and in boys: P5 and P15 at 6 years, P85 at 8 years, and P15 at 10 years. Researchers should consider these findings when selecting which KTK protocol to use.
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- Title
- The Applicability of a short form of the Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder for measuring motor competence in children aged 6 to 11 years
- Creators
- Andrew Novak (Corresponding Author) - Ghent UniversityKyle JM Bennett - Ghent UniversityAdam Beavan - Ghent UniversityJohan Pion - University of Notre DameTania Spiteri - University of Technology SydneyJob Fransen - University of NewcastleMatthieu Lenoir - University of Notre Dame
- Publication Details
- Journal of Motor Learning and Development, Vol.5(2), pp.227-239
- Identifiers
- 991012855898202368
- Academic Unit
- Human Sciences; Faculty of Health; School of Health and Human Sciences
- Resource Type
- Journal article