Understanding Motor Development: Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, 7/e
David L. Gallahue,
Indiana University John C. Ozmun,
Indiana Wesleyan University Jacqueline D. Goodway,
The Ohio State University-Columbus
ISBN: 0073376507 Copyright year: 2012
What’s New
This new edition has been significantly revised and updated to include the latest research, reference information, and suggested readings in the field. Tables and figures have been updated throughout the text to reflect the latest research. Definitions and key terminology have been enhanced throughout for further clarity. Following is a sampling of topics in each unit that are either new to this edition or greatly expanded since the last edition:
Unit I: Background
Expanded explanations and discussions of leading theoretical perspectives on the processes and products of motor development across the life span
Revised and clarified presentation of the Triangulated Hourglass Model of motor development, and how it serves as a metaphor for conceptualizing the processes and products of motor development
Expanded discussion on risk factors affecting motor development
New International Perspectives on the processes and products of motor development
New Developmental Dilemmas to stimulate critical thinking and discussion
Unit II: Infancy
Updated data presented on vital statistics with infants
Enhanced discussion on intervention strategies
Enhanced International Perspectives on motor development during infancy
New Developmental Dilemmas to stimulate critical thinking and discussion.
Inclusion of current information related to obesity in infancy
Enhanced International Perspectives on infancy
Unit III: Childhood
Adjusted age-ranges to reflect developmental rather than chronological timeframes
Enhanced discussion of gender-related differences with fundamental skills
Extensive updating of fitness-related materials to reflect current knowledge
Increased focus on childhood obesity from the psychomotor and affective perspective
Enhanced International Perspectives on childhood motor development
New Developmental Dilemmas to stimulate critical thinking and discussion.
Unit IV: Adolescence
Adjusted age-ranges to reflect developmental rather than chronological timeframes
Extensive discussion of overweight and obesity issues during the pre-adolescence and
adolescence periods
Enhanced discussion related to the foundation of specialized movement skills
Enhanced discussion related to the foundation of youth sport participation
Extensive updating of fitness-related materials to reflect current knowledge
Increased focus on childhood obesity from the psychomotor and affective perspective
Enhanced International Perspectives on motor development during adolescence
New Developmental Dilemmas of adolescence to stimulate critical thinking and discussion
Unit V: Adulthood
Expanded and updated information on aging and muscular strength characteristics
Inclusion of current information related to overweight and obesity with aging
Expanded discussion on the influence of physical activity and mental health
Enhanced International Perspectives on adult motor development
New Developmental Dilemmas of adulthood to stimulate critical thinking and discussion
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