Growth and Development

Question 1

Cephalocausdal

Answer 1

head>foot

Question 2

Proximodistal

Answer 2

centre>outward

Question 3

Ectomorph

Answer 3

linear shape, delicate bone structure, little fat, and long limbs

Question 4

Mesomorph

Answer 4

well-muscled, little fat, broad shoulders, narrow waist

Question 5

Endomorph

Answer 5

rounded appearance, heavy bone structure, little bone and muscle definition

Question 6

Perceptual motor abilities

Answer 6

: the ability to properly integrate present stimuli with stored information about past stimuli

Question 7

Factors affecting growth

Answer 7

Factors
Heredity (Genetics)
Environment
Nutrition 
malnutrition/overeating
Socioeconomic status
Influences stress, sleep, physical activity
Exercise
Moderate levels needed

Question 8

Factors affecting motor development

Answer 8

Motor development does not occur purely as a function of biological factors

Internal (psychological) and external (sociocultural) forces are continuously moulding it

Psychological factors tend to be overlooked and underemphasized

Influenced by such things as:
Family
Peers
Instructors