concept and terminology

Question 1

what are the 4 complex system of human behavior and development

Answer 1

cognitive, affective, motor, physical

Question 2

what is a system

Answer 2

interconnected set of parts (thinking, mapping and modelling) that are dynamic and in constant flux.

Question 3

what are the system science components

Answer 3

Systems thinking:
○ Recognizing complex problems = complex solutions
● Systems mapping:
○ Creating a visual map of the system, drivers and connections
● Systems modelling:
○ Using computational models to help understand a predict

Question 4

what are the 3 areas of study of the motor development

Answer 4

Motor Learning
● Practice and experience leading to gains in motor skills

Motor Control
● Neural, physical and behavioural aspects of movement

Motor Development
● Process that lead to changes in motor behaviour over the lifespan

Question 5

maturation vs growth

Answer 5

Body growth improves function
● Growth slows with age but maturation continues

Question 6

what is biological maturity

Answer 6

High degree of inter-individual variability:
● Physiologic
● Anatomic
● Rate of development

Question 7

what are the extrinsic factor altering timing of biological maturity

Answer 7

● Athletic participation
● Parental influence
● Nutritional status

Question 8

what are the determinants of biological maturation

Answer 8

● Genetics
● Endocrine
● Nutrition
● Physical Activity
● Illness
● Social/cultural/environmental