Physical Growth, Maturation, and Development

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What is physical growth?

An increase in size or body mass resulting from an increase in complete, already formed body parts

What does maturation refer to?

A progress toward physical maturity and the state of optimal functional integration of an individual’s body system

What is development?

A continuous process throughout the life span, with different rates for different individuals

What is ageing?

<p>The process occurring with the passage of time that leads to loss of adaptability or full function and eventually to death</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does motor development refer to?

<p>The continuous, age related process of change in movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is motor control?

<p>The study of neural, physical and behavioural aspects of movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes individual functional constraints?

<p>Constraints related to behavioral function</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of environmental constraints?

<p>Temperature, lighting, humidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which constraint is related to body structure that can slowly change over time?

<p>Individual structural constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of constraint includes the goals and rules related to a particular movement?

<p>Task constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of motor development, what do we focus on when discussing constraints and atypical development?

<p>Delayed and individuals with disabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do individual constraints refer to?

<p>Unique physical and mental characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of constraint can change faster than others?

<p>Individual functional constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of task constraints?

<p>Specific movement goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which constraint type exists outside of the body?

<p>Environmental constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus when explaining concepts using typical motor development in relation to constraints and atypical development?

<p>Delayed and individuals with disabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

What refers to the relatively permanent gains in motor skill capacity associated with practice or experience?

<p>Motor learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term reflects the dynamic constantly changing interactions in motor development, as per Karl Newell's 1986 Constraints model?

<p>Motor behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process occurring with the passage of time that leads to loss of adaptability or full function and eventually to death?

<p>Ageing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the continuous, age-related process of change in movement?

<p>Motor development</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an increase in size or body mass resulting from an increase in complete, already formed body parts?

<p>Physical growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a progress toward physical maturity, the state of optimal functional integration of an individual’s body system and the ability to reproduce?

<p>Maturation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an individual functional constraint?

<p>Motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of motor development, which type of constraint includes the goals and rules related to a particular movement?

<p>Task Constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of constraint can change faster than others?

<p>Individual Functional Constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which constraint type exists outside of the body?

<p>Environmental Constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does maturation refer to in the context of motor development?

<p>Physical growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of environmental constraints?

<p>Temperature, lighting</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus when explaining concepts using typical motor development in relation to constraints and atypical development?

<p>'We use examples that describe what we might expect in people with average individual constraints.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which constraint is related to body structure that can slowly change over time?

<p>Individual Constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is ageing in the context of motor development?

<p>Process of growing old.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of task constraints?

<p>Dribbling in basketball.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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