Lifelong Motor Development
4th Edition
Published on 28. May 2003
Book
Hardback
480 pages
978-0-8053-2849-3 (ISBN)
Description
Lifelong Motor Development is a comprehensive, science-based book covering theory and research of physical growth and motor behavior across the life span. The Fourth Edition features increased coverage of dynamic systems theory ? a leading theory in motor development that explains how various body systems work together to control movement.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 243 mm
Width: 193 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
989 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8053-2849-3 (9780805328493)
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Carl P. Gabbard
Lifelong Motor Development
Book
03/2007
5th Edition
Pearson Education (US)
€110.36
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Previous edition
Carl P. Gabbard
Lifelong Motor Development
Book
12/1999
3rd Edition
Pearson
€65.79
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Content
1. Introduction to the Developmental Perspective.
2. Heredity and Neurological Changes.
3. Physical Growth Changes.
4. Physiological Changes.
5. Factors Affecting Growth and Development.
6. Perceptual Development.
7. Information Processing and Motor Control.
8. Early Movement Behavior.
9. Motor Behavior during Early Childhood.
10. Motor Behavior during Later Childhood and Adolescence.
11. Motor Behavior in the Adult Years.
12. Assessment.
13. Sociocultural Influences on Motor Development.
2. Heredity and Neurological Changes.
3. Physical Growth Changes.
4. Physiological Changes.
5. Factors Affecting Growth and Development.
6. Perceptual Development.
7. Information Processing and Motor Control.
8. Early Movement Behavior.
9. Motor Behavior during Early Childhood.
10. Motor Behavior during Later Childhood and Adolescence.
11. Motor Behavior in the Adult Years.
12. Assessment.
13. Sociocultural Influences on Motor Development.