Motor Development and Performance Factors

Motor development is the study of change in growth, development, and motor performance across the lifespan, noting similarities between babies and older adults.

Heredity and maturation are two major factors that influence motor performance.

The first two steps are cell proliferation, which generates immature neurons, and migration, where neurons move to different sites in the brain.

<p>The cephalo-caudal principle refers to growth that progresses from the head to the toe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Phylogenetic refers to skills or behaviors that are naturally acquired and related to the species of man, such as crawling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ontogenetic skills are learned and depend on the individual, such as dancing, while phylogenetic skills are naturally acquired.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Infant reflexes are suppressed as the child matures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three categories of reflexes are primitive, postural, and locomotor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crawling involves dragging the body while creeping refers to moving on all fours, with creeping typically developing first.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The average adult loses about 30% of physical functioning between ages 30-70.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Myelination facilitates faster transmission of neural signals and enhances the efficiency of neural pathways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Integration allows different neural groups to communicate and coordinate, essential for complex motor skills and behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The proximal-distal principle indicates that motor control develops from the center of the body toward the extremities, allowing greater control of larger muscle groups before fine motor skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reflexes help assess the neurological development and functioning of an infant's nervous system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Voluntary movements are consciously controlled and purposeful, whereas reflexes are involuntary responses to stimuli.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The stages are characterized by increasing complexity and dexterity in hand movements, starting from a simple grasp to fine manipulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Growth provides the physical capability for skill acquisition, while experience enhances learning and refinement of those motor skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cell necrosis is essential for removing excess neurons that are not functionally connected, paving the way for more efficient neural networks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spontaneous movements are voluntary and exploratory, while reflexes are automatic responses to specific stimuli.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crawling typically involves dragging the body, while creeping is performed on all fours, showing a progression towards greater coordination and control.</p> Signup and view all the answers