middle later childhood

Question 1

what is the 2 way of genetic development in middle later childhood

Answer 1

phylogenetic and ontogenetic

Question 2

what is phylogenetic and ontogenetic

Answer 2

Phylogenetic
● Acquisition of abilities that are common to everyone who
experiences normal development
● e.g. sitting, standing, walking, talking, etc.
● Ontogenetic
● Acquisition of abilities that requires specific training
● e.g. writing, driving, dancing, etc.

Question 3

characteristic of motor skill development in middle and later childhood

Answer 3

Basic skills for successful play become well developed
● Fundamental movement abilities well developed at the start of this period
● Transitional period to specific skill development, athletic skills
● Eye-hand and eye-foot coordination progresses slowly
● Reaction time improves
● Endurance capacity is limited but is trainable

Question 4

when does specialized skills are mastered

Answer 4

during later childhood, adolescence and adulthood

Question 5

Fundamental abilities are developed into more specialized skills through

Answer 5

organized sport

Question 6

activities become more during pre-teen

Answer 6

more structured, less free play time

Question 7

what is the rule of five

Answer 7

growth rates
25cm in first year of life
10 cm per year from 1 to 4 years old
5cm per year from 4 until puberty

Question 8

by age 11 girl and boy are around the same height