physical growth and development, Lecture 1: Understanding Human Motor Development and Growth

Continuous Growth

Ongoing changes throughout an individual's life.

Motor Development

Progression of acquiring motor skills over time.

Locomotor Skills

Skills for moving from one point to another.

Ballistic Skills

Skills for projecting objects away from the body.

Manipulative Skills

Using limbs to handle objects effectively.

Motor Learning

Permanent gains in motor skills from practice.

Motor Control

Study of movement's neural and physical aspects.

Physical Growth

Increase in body size or mass until age 25.

Maturation

Qualitative biological advancement beyond mere size.

Aging

Irreversible physiological changes occurring throughout life.

Constraints

Factors influencing movement based on individual or environment.

Newell's Model

Framework identifying constraints in motor development.

Individual Constraints

Personal characteristics affecting movement capabilities.

Structural Constraints

Physical attributes like height affecting performance.

Functional Constraints

Behavioral aspects like motivation influencing movement.

Environmental Constraints

External factors affecting movement, like weather.

Task Constraints

Specific requirements of a task influencing performance.

Longitudinal Studies

Tracking a cohort over an extended time.

Cross-Sectional Studies

Comparing different groups at the same time.

Sequential Studies

Combining different groups over time.

Micro-Genetic Studies

Examining genetic influences on motor development.

Neurological Assessment

Evaluating motor skills to identify neurological diseases.