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April 3, 2026PeerJOpen Access

Effects of physical activity on fundamental motor skills and body composition in children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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XTXiaohuan TanShanghai University of Sport LZLei ZhangShanghai University of Sport DWDandan WangUniversity of Shanghai for Science and Technology

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Systematic review and meta-analysis show exercise improves motor skills and body composition in children with disabilities, suggesting effective interventions.

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This research aims to evaluate the impact of physical activity on fundamental motor skills and body composition in children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing studies
Searched databases including Web of Science, PubMed, and Cochrane Library
Included randomized or controlled trials examining FMS and body composition in children with IDD
Conducted subgroup analyses based on types of physical activity
Physical activity significantly improved fundamental motor skills (SMD = 1.21, p < 0.001)
Locomotor skills showed significant improvement (SMD = 1.13, p < 0.001)
Moderate intensity continuous training reduced body mass index (SMD = -0.29, p = 0.006) and body fat percentage (SMD = -0.55, p = 0.020)
Virtual reality games improved FMS but had limited evidence support.

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Tan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cf5dd55a333a821460be47 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20946

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Systematic review and meta-analysis show exercise improves motor skills and body composition in children with disabilities, suggesting effective interventions.

Effects of physical activity on fundamental motor skills and body composition in children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Effects of physical activity on fundamental motor skills and body composition in children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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