Life Span Motor Development

by Haywood, Kathleen M., Ph.D.; Getchell, Nancy, Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9781492566908
• ISBN10: 149256690X
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780736075527, 9781718216723
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback w/ Access Code
• Copyright: 2019-05-17
• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• More Book Details

About This Book

Life Span Motor Development, 7th Edition

ISBN: 9781492566908

Life Span Motor Development, 7th Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed for students and educators in the field of motor development. This book is a go-to resource for understanding the complexities of motor skills across the lifespan, from infancy to old age. It's primarily used by students and instructors in introductory motor development courses at the college and university levels.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory motor development courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of motor development, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of human movement.

History and Editions

The 7th edition of Life Span Motor Development has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research in motor development. This edition includes detailed updates on motor skill milestones, developmental constraints, and practical applications. It also retains helpful learning aids such as chapter objectives, a running glossary, key points, sidebars, and application questions throughout the text.

Author and Other Works

Kathleen M. Haywood, PhD, and Nancy Getchell, PhD, are the authors of Life Span Motor Development. Kathleen Haywood is known for her expertise in motor development and her ability to explain complex concepts clearly and simply. Nancy Getchell brings her extensive knowledge in human development to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in motor development across the lifespan.
• Updated Research: The 7th edition includes detailed updates on motor skill milestones and developmental constraints.
• Interactive Tools: The text includes an updated video library with over 200 video clips, flashcards, key term quizzes, and 48 lab activities to facilitate critical thinking and hands-on application.
• Modernized Artwork: The book features updated, modernized artwork with 142 illustrations, 60 photos, and 24 tables—all in full color—to help explain concepts and make the text more engaging for students.
• Instructor Support: The book includes an instructor guide with sample answers for lab activities and chapter quizzes that are automatically graded to test comprehension of critical concepts.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Print Book: ISBN-13: 9781492566908
• eBook: ISBN-13: 9781492587255 (epub)
• PDF: ISBN-13: 9781492566915
• Loose-Leaf: ISBN-13: 9781492587248

Publication Details

• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Publication Date: 2019
• Number of Pages: Not specified
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• 8th Edition: Available with HKPropel Access (includes updated video library, flashcards, key term quizzes, and 48 lab activities) [1]
• Related ISBNs:
• 9781492587255 (epub)
• 9781492566915 (PDF)
• 9781492587248 (loose-leaf)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Life Span Motor Development, 7th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.