Development of Human Locomotion ch.5

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts related to the development of human locomotion, including definitions and critical characteristics of various locomotor skills.

Locomotion

Moving from place to place, which can involve one, two, or four limbs.

Crawling

Moving on hands and abdomen as part of early locomotion.

Walking

The first form of upright, bipedal locomotion.

Double support

A period in walking where both feet are on the ground.

Rate limiters

Factors such as balance, strength, and coordination that can inhibit movement skills.

Proficient walking

Characterized by decreased stability, increased stride length, and an organized pattern of movement.

Running

Occurs 6 to 7 months after walking, marked by a flight phase and single support phase.

Jumping

Propelling oneself off the ground with one or two feet; can be vertical or horizontal.

Hopping

Propelling oneself off the ground with one foot and landing on the same foot.

Galloping

A locomotor skill involving a forward step on one foot followed by a leap on the other.

Skipping

A symmetrical locomotor skill that combines step-hops on alternating feet.

TGMD-3

A tool for assessing locomotor skills that includes various movements such as running, galloping, and hopping.

Proficient jumping

Involves a preparatory crouch and coordinated arm movement for effective takeoff.

Developmental changes in running

Qualitative changes in running improve as children grow and develop.

Rate controllers in later running

Factors affecting running abilities as one ages, including structural changes.

Early galloping characteristics

Stiff movements with arrhythmic motion and limited arm movement.

Development of jumping

Continual growth in body size and strength influence improvements in jumping skills.

Observing a skill

The process of analyzing and recording the development of a locomotor skill.