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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of gross motor development in middle childhood?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of gross motor development in middle childhood?
What is a common physical activity enjoyed by children in middle childhood?
What is a common physical activity enjoyed by children in middle childhood?
What is the purpose of myelination of the corpus callosum in middle childhood?
What is the purpose of myelination of the corpus callosum in middle childhood?
Which activity is the most popular among Australian boys in middle childhood?
Which activity is the most popular among Australian boys in middle childhood?
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What percentage of Australian children aged 5-14 participate in at least one organised sport?
What percentage of Australian children aged 5-14 participate in at least one organised sport?
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What percentage of American children were involved in daily 'physical education' programs during middle childhood in 2005?
What percentage of American children were involved in daily 'physical education' programs during middle childhood in 2005?
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At what age can most children tie their shoelaces successfully?
At what age can most children tie their shoelaces successfully?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of gross motor development in middle childhood?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of gross motor development in middle childhood?
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What is the main factor that accelerates reaction time in middle childhood for both gross motor and fine motor tasks?
What is the main factor that accelerates reaction time in middle childhood for both gross motor and fine motor tasks?
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What are some examples of physically active games enjoyed by children in middle childhood?
What are some examples of physically active games enjoyed by children in middle childhood?
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What is the recommended amount of physical activity per day for children?
What is the recommended amount of physical activity per day for children?
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What percentage of Australian children aged 5-17 met the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity for 5 out of 7 days?
What percentage of Australian children aged 5-17 met the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity for 5 out of 7 days?
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In which country do over 85,000 children play Small Blacks rugby?
In which country do over 85,000 children play Small Blacks rugby?
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At what age can most children write the letters of the alphabet, their own name, and numbers from 1 to 10?
At what age can most children write the letters of the alphabet, their own name, and numbers from 1 to 10?
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Study Notes
Physical Activity in Middle Childhood
- A common physical activity enjoyed by children in middle childhood is playing games.
- In Australia, the most popular activity among boys in middle childhood is playing soccer.
- Over 85,000 children in New Zealand play Small Blacks rugby.
- 70% of Australian children aged 5-14 participate in at least one organised sport.
- In 2005, only 28% of American children were involved in daily 'physical education' programs during middle childhood.
- The recommended amount of physical activity per day for children is 60 minutes.
- However, only 12% of Australian children aged 5-17 meet the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity for 5 out of 7 days.
Motor Development in Middle Childhood
- Most children can tie their shoelaces successfully at the age of 6.
- Most children can write the letters of the alphabet, their own name, and numbers from 1 to 10 at the age of 6.
- The main factor that accelerates reaction time in middle childhood for both gross motor and fine motor tasks is myelination.
- Myelination of the corpus callosum in middle childhood enables faster transmission of nerve impulses.
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Test your knowledge on gross motor development and physical activity with this quiz! Learn about the importance of physical activity for children's development and how it impacts gross motor skills. Challenge yourself and see how much you know!
