Coursespaces Quiz #8 Flashcards
Motor skills can be classified into 3 types of basic skills that include: locomotor, manipulative and __________ ?
nonlocomotor
Looking at changes in the form of movement is related to ____ of _____
process of movement
Dividing movement pattern changes into substages to understand developmental information is a characteristic of the ______ approach
component
Throwing, kicking, catching are all what type of skills?
manipulative
T/F: Childhood motor skills have been linked to adolescent physical activity levels
true
T/F: Children are proficient runners by about age 4
false
T/F: A mature running pattern includes but is not limited to: a forward lean in the trunk during the movement
true
One of the primary factors related to sprinting is ____ ____
proper mechanics
The beginner stages of jumping begin at approximately ____ months
18
In mature jumpers, ______ are used to aid in the take off, propulsion and stability for landing.
arms
Of the majority of locomotor skills, _________ is one of the last to develop because of its complexity
skipping
T/F: Early forms of catching in early childhood involve little to no tracking or movement of the body to intercept the ball
true
T/F: Researchers suggest that children who turn their head when catching the ball is the result of previous experiences with the task.
true
T/F: By 4 years of age, children are showing their preference in regards to handedness
true
