6-12 years- Physical

Question 1

Describe growth changes in 6-12 year olds

Answer 1

• Trunk broadens/flattens, leg/arms grow, taller/slimmer
• Face elongates from permanent changes in teeth
• Muscle growth accelerates

Question 2

What are the 3 stages of the proficiency barrier?

Answer 2

• Transitional stage
• Application stage
• Lifelong learning stage

Question 3

Describe the transitional stage of the proficiency barrier?

Answer 3

Initial refinement and combination of FMS skills

• High interests
• Limited ability
• Focus from process to product
• Starts to get the idea

Question 4

Describe the application stage of the proficiency barrier?

Answer 4

• Attempting to refine and apply more specialised skills
• Emphasis on technique: form and precision
• Complex skills attempted with strategies and rules
• Considerable practice period required

Question 5

Describe the lifelong learning stage of the proficiency barrier?

Answer 5

• Self selection of limited types of physical activity
• Choice activity depends on: interests, motivation, ability and peer groups
• Regular participation in physical activity across lifetime
• Fine tuning stage

Question 6

Describe rule defined play

Answer 6

• Games with rules require high socialised child
• Begins during preschool, defined in middle childhood
• Children cannot change rules
• Actions need to stay within context of rules

Question 7

Describe the mature stage of the fundamental movement phase

Answer 7

-Integration of all components to well-coordinated act
Hopping:
-Non supporting leg 90 deg or less, thigh lifts supporting foot
-Arms generate force
Catching:
-Arms extend meet ball with hands
-Ball caught in hands
-Palms, fingers, thumbs adjust to ball size