Lifelong Motor Development

by Gabbard, Carl

• ISBN13: 9780205308897
• ISBN10: 0205308899
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-10-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

This book explores the fascinating subject of motor development from birth through adulthood. The most comprehensive and up-to-date, scientifically based text available, Lifelong Motor Development, Third Edition, reviews the latest theory and research to help students understand physical growth and motor development across the lifespan. The nature/nurture theme pervades the text, stimulating critical thinking and giving the student an exciting perspective with which to consider the biological and environmental influences on the various aspects of motor development.

Table of Contents

To the Student	xv
Preface	xvii
part one An Overview of Lifelong Human Development	1	(30)
Introduction to the Developmental Perspective	2	(29)
General Terminology	4	(3)
Prerequisite Terms	4	(1)
Motor Development Terms	5	(2)
Significant Observations (Assumptions) about Development	7	(3)
Periods of Life-Span Development	10	(1)
The Developmental Continuum	11	(2)
Research in Motor Development	13	(4)
Why Study Motor Development?	14	(1)
Methods of Study	14	(3)
Theoretical Views	17	(11)
Biological-Maturation Approach	18	(1)
Psychosocial Approach	19	(1)
Learning-Behavioral Approach	19	(1)
Cognitive-Developmental Approach	20	(2)
Information-Processing Approach	22	(1)
Contextualist (Ecological) Approach	22	(2)
Developmental Biodynamics Approach	24	(2)
Biological Theories of Advanced Aging	26	(2)
Careers in Motor Development	28	(1)
Summary	29	(1)
Think about It	30	(1)
Suggested Readings	30	(1)
part two Biological Growth and Development	31	(114)
Heredity and Neurological Changes	32	(26)
Heredity	33	(2)
Neurological Changes	35	(21)
Basic Structure and Function	35	(7)
Early Developmental Changes	42	(12)
Neurological Changes with Aging	54	(2)
Summary	56	(1)
Think about It	57	(1)
Suggested Readings	57	(1)
Physical Growth Changes	58	(42)
An Overview of Physical Growth and Development	59	(7)
Prenatal Development	60	(2)
The Pubescent (Adolescent) Growth Spurt	62	(4)
Changes in Body Proportions and Physique	66	(7)
Body Proportions	66	(6)
Physique	72	(1)
Changes with Aging	73	(1)
Structural Development	73	(8)
Height	73	(3)
Skeletal Growth	76	(4)
Changes with Aging	80	(1)
Body Mass	81	(9)
Body Weight	81	(1)
Body Composition	82	(7)
Changes with Aging	89	(1)
Maturity Estimates	90	(4)
Morphological Age	90	(1)
Dental Age	91	(1)
Sexual Age	91	(2)
Skeletal Age	93	(1)
Maturity Variations	94	(2)
Implications for Motor Performance	96	(1)
Summary	97	(2)
Think about It	99	(1)
Suggested Readings	99	(1)
Physiological Changes	100	(25)
Cardiorespiratory Development	101	(9)
Basic Structure and Function	101	(1)
Early Growth and Development	102	(2)
Aerobic Power	104	(2)
Anaerobic Power	106	(1)
Heart Rate	107	(2)
Cardiac Output and Stroke Volume	109	(1)
Vital Capacity and Pulmonary Ventilation	109	(1)
Blood Characteristics	110	(3)
Blood Volume	110	(1)
Red Blood Cells Content	111	(1)
Blood Pressure	112	(1)
Basal Metabolic Rate	113	(1)
Muscular Strength	114	(3)
Flexibility	117	(1)
Changes with Aging	118	(5)
Change in Cardiorespiratory Function	118	(1)
Change in Basal Metabolic Rate	119	(1)
Change in Muscular Strength	119	(1)
Change in Flexibility	120	(3)
Summary	123	(1)
Think about It	124	(1)
Suggested Readings	124	(1)
Factors Affecting Growth and Development	125	(20)
Prenatal Development	126	(6)
Internal (Maternal) Factors	127	(2)
External (Environmental) Factors	129	(3)
Nutrition and Physical Activity during Postnatal Development	132	(8)
Nutrition	132	(1)
Physical Activity	133	(7)
Glands and Hormonal Activity	140	(3)
Pituitary Gland	140	(1)
Thyroid Gland	141	(1)
Pancreas	142	(1)
Adrenal Glands	142	(1)
Other Glandular Functions	143	(1)
Summary	143	(1)
Think about It	144	(1)
Suggested Readings	144	(1)
part three Perception and Information Processing	145	(66)
Perceptual Development	146	(36)
Visual Perception	148	(11)
The Visual Process	149	(1)
Developmental Change in Visual Structures	149	(1)
Developmental Change in Visual Functions	150	(9)
Kinesthetic Perception	159	(9)
Structure and Function of the Kinesthetic System	159	(2)
Development of Kinesthetic Perception	161	(7)
Auditory Perception	168	(2)
Structure and Function of the Auditory System	169	(1)
Development of Auditory Perception	169	(1)
Tactile Perception	170	(1)
Perceptual Integration	171	(2)
Visual-Kinesthetic Integration	171	(1)
Visual-Auditory Integration	172	(1)
Auditory-Kinesthetic Integration	173	(1)
Changes with Aging	173	(3)
Visual Perception	173	(1)
Auditory Perception	174	(1)
Kinesthetic Perception	175	(1)
Theoretical Viewpoints	176	(3)
Ecological Perspective	176	(2)
Constructivist Approach	178	(1)
Movement-Based Approaches	178	(1)
Summary	179	(1)
Think about It	180	(1)
Suggested Readings	181	(1)
Information Processing and Motor Control	182	(29)
Attention	184	(3)
Alertness	184	(1)
Divided Attention	185	(1)
Selective Attention	186	(1)
Memory	187	(8)
Memory Structures	188	(2)
Memory Abilities	190	(5)
Processing Speed and Movement Time	195	(2)
Programming	197	(7)
Schema Theory	198	(2)
Developmental Theories of Motor Control	200	(4)
Changes with Aging	204	(4)
Attention	205	(1)
Sensory Store and Short-Term Memory	205	(1)
Long-Term Memory	205	(1)
Metamemory and Knowledge	206	(1)
Processing Speed and Movement Time	206	(1)
Programming	207	(1)
Summary	208	(1)
Think about It	209	(1)
Suggested Readings	210	(1)
part four Motor Behavior across the Life Span	211	(136)
Early Movement Behavior	213	(38)
Reflexive Behavior	214	(15)
Importance of Reflexes in Infant Development	215	(1)
Types of Reflexes	216	(11)
Theoretical Views of Reflex Behavior and Voluntary Movement	227	(2)
Spontaneous Movements (Stereotypies)	229	(2)
Rudimentary Behavior	231	(18)
Postural Control	232	(2)
Rudimentary Locomotion	234	(7)
Manual Control	241	(6)
Motor Asymmetries	247	(2)
Summary	249	(1)
Think about It	250	(1)
Suggested Readings	250	(1)
Motor Behavior during Early Childhood	251	(48)
Fundamental Motor Skill Development	253	(3)
Basic Terminology	253	(1)
Methods for Studying Change	254	(2)
Movement Patterns (Process Characteristics)	256	(31)
Running	256	(2)
Jumping	258	(6)
Hopping	264	(4)
Galloping, Sliding, and Skipping	268	(1)
Throwing	269	(4)
Catching	273	(5)
Striking	278	(3)
Kicking	281	(3)
Ball Bouncing and Dribbling	284	(1)
Climbing	285	(2)
Fine Motor Manipulative Behavior	287	(5)
Finger Differentiation	287	(1)
Construction and Self-Help Skills	288	(1)
Drawing and Writing	288	(4)
Bimanual Control	292	(1)
Functional (Motor) Asymmetries	292	(4)
Handedness	293	(1)
Footedness	294	(1)
Eye Preference	295	(1)
Summary	296	(2)
Think about It	298	(1)
Suggested Readings	298	(1)
Motor Behavior during Later Childhood and Adolescence	299	(24)
Bases for Age- and Sex-Related Quantitative (Product) Motor Performance Changes	301	(3)
Quantitative (Product) Changes in Motor Performance	304	(10)
Running Speed	304	(1)
Throwing	305	(3)
Jumping	308	(1)
Kicking	309	(2)
Catching	311	(1)
Striking	312	(1)
Hopping	313	(1)
Ball Bouncing and Dribbling	314	(1)
Balance	314	(1)
Motor Skill Refinement	314	(6)
Youth Sport Participation	315	(4)
School Physical Education	319	(1)
Summary	320	(2)
Think about It	322	(1)
Suggested Readings	322	(1)
Motor Behavior in the Adult Years	323	(24)
Peak Motor Performance	325	(7)
Growth and Physiological Function	325	(3)
Motor Performance Characteristics	328	(3)
Considerations of Race	331	(1)
Regression	332	(12)
Biological Regression and Motor Performance	333	(7)
Changing Movement Patterns	340	(4)
Physical Activity and Longevity	344	(1)
Summary	345	(1)
Think about It	346	(1)
Suggested Readings	346	(1)
part five Assessment	347	(30)
Assessment	348	(29)
Basic Terminology of Assessment	350	(1)
Purposes of Assessment	351	(1)
Considerations for Proper Assessment	352	(2)
Assessment Instruments	354	(20)
Newborn Assessment	354	(4)
Infant Assessment	358	(4)
Assessment of School-Age Populations	362	(4)
Process-Oriented Assessment Instruments	366	(3)
Other Commonly Used Instruments	369	(3)
Tests for Older Person	372	(2)
Summary	374	(1)
Think about It	375	(1)
Suggested Readings	375	(2)
part six Sociocultural Influences on Motor Development	377	(20)
Sociocultural Influences on Motor Development	378	(19)
Basic Terminology of Socialization	379	(1)
Socializing Processes and Agents	380	(2)
Primary Influences during Childhood and Adolescence	382	(9)
The Family	382	(2)
Peer Relations	384	(3)
Coaches and Teachers	387	(1)
Sex-Role Expectations and Stereotyping	388	(1)
Self-Esteem	389	(1)
Possible Influences of Race	390	(1)
Primary Influences during Adulthood	391	(2)
Summary	393	(3)
Think about It	396	(1)
Suggested Readings	396	(1)
Appendix	397	(4)
References	401	(28)
Credits	429	(4)
Index	433