Physical development & activity & acceleration Flashcards
1
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what is the definition of Physical development
A
The combination of morphological, functional & mental indices, characterizing the level and dynamics of the growth of the human organism and it’s possibilities for adaptation to the changing environment
2
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what are the indices of Physical development
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- Anthropomorphic: height & weight
- Physiometric: vital capacity, muscular strength
- Somatoscopic: stature, secondary sex signs
- Physical activity: speed & power
3
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what is Acceleration ?
A
quicker development of human organism characterized by
- earlier teeth
- earlier puberty
- earlier growth cessation
- social infantilism
- higher indices at birth
- more common in LEC ⇒ survival of the fittest
4
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What are the theories of Acceleration?
A
Lifestyle level theory of Fox
Urbanisation stress theory
Nutrigenous theory of Lenox
Cyclic changes theory
Heliogenic theory of Coch
Radiowave theory of Traube
5
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Problems with acceleration
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- Earlier sex life
- Earlier drug abuse
- No sense of social responsibility
- Non adapted school programs
- Multiservice problems
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