Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: Introduction to Motor Development
Chapter 1. Introduction to Motor Development
Defining Motor Development
A Model for Studying Motor Development
How Do We Know It Is Change?
How Do We Know It Is True? The Role of Research
Summary and Synthesis
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 2. Theoretical Foundations of Motor Development
The Role of Paradigms in the Field of Development
Worldviews in the Field of Development
Developmental Worldviews Translated Into Theories of Motor Development
Summary and Synthesis
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Part I Summary
Suggested Readings
Part II: Physical Growth and Aging
Chapter 3. Physical Growth, Maturation, and Aging
Prenatal Development
Prenatal Development Summary
Postnatal Development
Summary and Synthesis
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 4. Development and Aging of Body Systems
Development of the Skeletal System
Development of the Muscular System
Development of the Adipose System
Development of the Endocrine System
Development of the Nervous System
Summary and Synthesis
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Part II Summary
Suggested Readings
Part III: Motor Development
Chapter 5. Early Motor Development
How Do Infants Move?
Why Do Infants Move? Theories on the Role of Reflexes
Motor Milestones: The Pathway to Voluntary Movements
Summary and Synthesis
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 6. Principles of Motion and Stability
Understanding the Basic Principles of Motion and Stability
Summary and Synthesis
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 7. Development of Human Locomotion
Upright Bipedal Locomotion
Walking Across the Life Span
Running Across the Life Span
Other Locomotor Skills
Summary and Synthesis
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 8. Development of Ballistic Skills
Overarm Throwing
Kicking
Punting
Sidearm Striking
Overarm Striking
Older Adult Striking
Summary and Synthesis
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 9. Development of Manipulative Skills
Grasping and Reaching
Fundamental Manipulative Skills
Anticipation
Summary and Synthesis
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Part III Summary
Suggested Readings
Part IV: Impact of Perceptual-Motor Development
Chapter 10. Sensory System Development
Visual Development
Kinesthetic Development
Auditory Development
Summary and Synthesis
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 11. Perceptual-Motor Development
The Study of Perception
Perceptual and Perceptual-Motor Development
Intermodal Perception
Summary and Synthesis
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 12. Perception and Action in Development
The Role of Action in Perception
Postural Control and Balance
Summary and Synthesis
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Part IV Summary
Suggested Readings
Part V: Impact of Functional Constraints
Chapter 13. Social and Cultural Constraints in Motor Development
Social and Cultural Influences as Environmental Constraints
Socialization As an Environmental Constraint
Race, Ethnicity, and Culture As Constraints
Summary and Synthesis
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 14. Psychosocial Constraints in Motor Development
Self-Esteem
Motivation
Summary and Synthesis
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 15. Knowledge As a Functional Constraint in Motor Development
Knowledge Bases
Speed of Cognitive Functions
Summary and Synthesis
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Part V Summary
Suggested Readings
Part VI: Physical Fitness Over the Life Span
Chapter 16. Development of Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Summary and Synthesis
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 17. Development of Strength and Flexibility
Development of Strength
Development of Strength Summary
Development of Flexibility
Development of Flexibility Summary
Summary and Synthesis
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Chapter 18. Development of Body Composition
Body Composition and Exercise in Children and Youth
Obesity
Summary and Synthesis
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Part VI Summary
Suggested Readings
Epilogue: Interactions Among Individual, Environmental, and Task Constraints
References
Index
About the Authors
