Sect. 1. Background -- 1. Understanding Motor Development: An Overview -- 2. Models of Human Development -- 3. Factors Affecting Motor Development -- 4. Motor Development: A Theoretical Model -- Sect. 2. Infancy -- 5. Prenatal Factors Affecting Development -- 6. Prenatal and Infant Growth -- 7. Infant Reflexes and Rhythmical Stereotypes -- 8. Rudimentary Movement Abilities -- 9. Infant Perception -- Sect. 3. Childhood -- 10. Childhood Growth and Development -- 11. Fundamental Movement Abilities -- 12. Physical Development of Children -- 13. Childhood Perception and Perceptual-Motor Development -- 14. Childhood Self-Concept Development -- Sect. 4. Adolescence -- 15. Adolescent Growth, Puberty, and Reproductive Maturity -- 16. Specialized Movement Abilities -- 17. Physical Development of Adolescents -- 18. Adolescent Socialization -- Sect. 5. Adulthood -- 19. Physiological Changes in Adults -- 20. Motor Performance in Adults -- 21. Psychosocial Development in Adults -- Sect. 6. Programming -- 22. Developmental Physical Activity: A Curricular Model -- 23. Assessing Motor Behavior.
Covering the entire life span, this text focuses on the phases of motor development and provides a solid introduction to the biological, affective, cognitive, and behavioral aspects within each developmental stage.
Understanding Motor Development in Children
This volume takes a unique approach, pairing companion chapters from international experts in motor behaviour with experts in DCD.
Covering the entire life span, this text focuses on the phases of motor development and provides a solid introduction to the biological, affective, cognitive, and behavioral aspects within each developmental stage.
Offers practical strategies and advice for helping children with coordination difficulties.
This volume takes a unique approach, pairing companion chapters from international experts in motor behaviour with experts in DCD.
Your Child's Motor Development Story is for all parents. It is intended to serve as a guide for normally developing children as well as those struggling with aspects of sensory motor development.
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