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