1st Edition

Growth, Physical Activity, and Motor Development in Prepubertal Children

By Toivo Jurimae, Jaak Jurimae Copyright 2001
200 Pages
by CRC Press

200 Pages 25 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

200 Pages
by CRC Press

The tender period between childhood and adolescence is full of changes for young children. They are approaching the onset of sexual maturation, and because they are beginning their school careers, the possibilities for voluntary play and movement rapidly decrease while mental stress rapidly increases. It is very important that young children have a basic knowledge about correct running, jumping,... Read more
Preface. Main Factors Affecting the Development of Prepubertal Children. Anthropometric Development of the Prepubertal Children. Physical Activity of the Prepubertal Children. Motor Ability of the Prepubertal Children. Motor Skills of the Prepubertal Children. Conclusions and Perspectives. Appendices.

Biography

Jurimae, Toivo; Jurimae, Jaak