Gentile's Taxonomy & Phases of Motor Development

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts related to Gentile's Taxonomy and the phases of motor development.

Gentile's Taxonomy

A classification system for motor skills based on the environmental context and action function.

Environmental Context

Refers to whether conditions during a skill performance are stationary or in motion.

Regulatory Conditions

The stability or change in conditions during a skill performance.

Action Function

The classification of movement based on body stability or transport and object manipulation.

Phases of Motor Development

Stages including Reflexive, Rudimentary, Fundamental, and Specialized Movement.

Reflexive Movement Phase

Involuntary movements observed in utero and early infancy.

Rudimentary Movement Phase

Voluntary movements influenced by maturation, including control and confidence in basic movements.

Fundamental Movement Phase

Basic movement skills developed during childhood, including stability, locomotion, and manipulation.

Specialized Movement Phase

Acquisition of complex motor skills in later childhood and beyond.

Object Manipulation

The skill requirement to handle or manipulate objects other than one's own body.