Wk 6 (PMP) Flashcards
What is Perceptional motor programs (PMP)
Combines movement abilities with academics
Engages children in movement activities that integrates perception and movement
Aims to develop a child’s perceptions and understanding of him/her self and his/her world through movement and motor experiences
Define perception
The ability to see hear or become aware of something through the senses
Definition movement
The act of process of moving changing position and posture
What does Perceptiinal motor program aim to develop through …
Spatial world
Temporal world
What type of things would you develop under Spatial world
Body awareness
Space awareness
Directional awareness
What type of things would you develop under Temporal World
Synchrony
Rhythm
Sequence
What does PMP look like
Children move around a sequence of experiences to develop perception and motor outcomes along with memory training
Under the direction of an adult groups of children move from one station to the next covering a number of skills and activities that will assist the child in thier early years of learning
What is some of the important features of PMP program
Eye tracking
Eye hand coordination
Eye foot coordination
Why is eye tracking important
Eye tracking assists student when learning to read ball skills etc
What is Perceptual Motor Development
Perceptual motor sensory motor processes and thier effect upon growth development and learning has been extensive studied
Based on the works of Piaget, Gessell Montessori
What do gross motor activities involve
Galloping walking
What do vestibular activities involve
Balance Coordination
What does Visual motor activities involve
Eye hand coordination
tying shoe laces
What auditory motor activities involve
Simon says games
Moving to the beat of music
Instructions
Whistle games
What does Tactile activities involve
Messy activities
Water play
Rice