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Peer reviewedOsler, David C.; Crawford, John D. – Pediatrics, 1973
Descriptors: Adolescents, Body Weight, Children, Exceptional Child Research
Peer reviewedTaft, Timothy N. – Elementary School Journal, 1991
A literature review revealed an absence of well-controlled studies concerning the prevention of sports injuries in children. A checklist outlines some causes of the overuse syndrome, including (1) training errors; (2) the nature of playing surfaces; (3) muscle imbalance; (4) anatomic malalignments; (5) construction of shoes; and (6) various…
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletics, Children, Elementary Education
Direct linkOkely, Anthony D.; Booth, Michael L.; Chey, Tien – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2004
The purpose of this study was to examine associations of fundamental movement skills (FMS) with measures of body composition. among children and adolescents. Secondary analyses of cross-sectional data collected from 4,363 children and adolescents in Grades 4, 6, 8, and 10 as part of the 1997 New South Wales Schools Fitness and Physical Activity…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Body Weight, Physical Activities, Body Composition
Peer reviewedLatorre, H.; And Others – Journal of Pediatrics, 1974
Descriptors: Adolescents, Biochemistry, Child Development, Children
Download full textDiNucci, James M. – 1975
This study was undertaken to compare the motor performance age and race differences between black and caucasian boys ages six to nine. One hundred and twenty subjects were administered 25 test items which measured (a) muscular strength, (b) muscular endurance, (c) cardio-respiratory endurance, (d) speed, (e) power, (f) agility, (g) balance, and…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Children, Males, Motor Development
Geiger, William L. – 1975
Compared were the perceptual and gross motor abilities of 30 mentally retarded and 25 nonretarded 10- to 12-year-old children. Performance data on such motor tasks as the agility run, 20-yard dash, obstacle course, and target hop were recorded, with separate data for the retarded Ss on the basis of etiological classification (Down's Syndrome,…
Descriptors: Children, Etiology, Exceptional Child Research, Mental Retardation
Riggs, Maida – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1979
The University of Massachusetts has designed a preschool laboratory gym program for 2 1/2 - 5 year olds to encourage the development of a wide range of abilities, specifically, to provide practice in climbing, balancing, hanging, jumping, running, sliding, swinging, and ball handling. (JMF)
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Laboratory Schools, Motor Development
Peer reviewedSmith, Anne; Goffman, Lisa – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 1998
A study of 16 children (ages 4 and 7 years) and 8 young adults used an "Optotrak" system to study patterning and stability of speech movements in developing speech motor systems. Results indicate that nonlinear and nonuniform changes occur in components of the speech motor system during development. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Articulation (Speech), Children, Developmental Stages, Diction
Peer reviewedChapman, Derek A.; Scott, Keith G. – Developmental Review, 2001
Addresses intergenerational risk factors affecting individual growth. Discusses how risk factors occurring during a mother's own developmental history can affect the postnatal environment, and how an intergenerational approach can aid in understanding cognitive development. (Author/SD)
Descriptors: Age Groups, Birth Weight, Child Health, Children
Smyke, Anna T.; Koga, Sebastian F.; Johnson, Dana E.; Fox, Nathan A.; Marshall, Peter J.; Nelson, Charles A.; Zeanah, Charles H. – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2007
Background: We assess individual differences in the caregiving environments of young children being raised in institutions in Romania in relation to developmental characteristics such as physical growth, cognitive development, emotional expression, and problem and competence behaviors. Method: Videotaped observations of the child and favorite…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Infants, Foreign Countries, Cognitive Development
CARPENTER, ETHELOUISE; SHIPLEY, FERNE – 1962
PLAY WHICH INVOLVES NATURAL MOVEMENT HELPS THE CHILD TO LEARN ABOUT THE PROPERTIES OF MATTER AND ABOUT HIMSELF. AN EXPANSIVE AND VERSATILE USE OF SPACE FOR LIVING INCREASES WITH EXPLORATION. FREEDOM TO MOVE IS INTELLECTUAL AND EMOTIONAL, AS WELL AS PHYSICAL. NEW EXPERIENCES ARISING OUT OF CURIOSITY AND INTERACTION WITH HIS OWN FAMILY AND OTHER…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Children, Childrens Games, Classroom Environment
Peer reviewedWerry, John S.; And Others – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines, 1980
A double blind, placebo controlled, crossover study using methylphenidate as a standard and two doses of imipramine was carried out in 30 hyperactive children (mean age 8.5 years). Particular emphasis was placed upon imipramine's action on cognitive function, physiological function, and self-esteem, and upon dosage effects. (MP)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Children, Cognitive Ability, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedTurner, Joy – Montessori Life, 2000
Discusses ways parents can help children create a lifestyle that supports physical fitness, focusing on motivation for children and parents. Defines the components of fitness: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Presents information on developing adult and child fitness programs, including a workout…
Descriptors: Children, Exercise, Family (Sociological Unit), Modeling (Psychology)
Sellers, Jeanne Shanks – 1983
Some of the more frequently observed reflex patterns in cerebral palsy are examined, and descriptions are given of how they affect movement. A chart outlines: (1) desirable movement patterns; (2) typical abnormal movement of the cerebral palsied child; (3) possible physical cause of abnormal movements; and (4) activities which may facilitate…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Children, Developmental Disabilities, Motor Development
BARBE, WALTER B. – 1964
MODERATELY GIFTED AND HIGHLY GIFTED CHILDREN WERE STUDIED TO DETERMINE DIFFERENCES IN EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ADJUSTMENT, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, AND FAMILY BACKGROUND. SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNS NOMINATED POTENTIALLY CAPABLE PUPILS FROM GRADES THREE TO SIX. FROM THESE, 65 MATCHED PAIRS OF MODERATELY GIFTED (IQ SCORES OF 120 TO 130) AND HIGHLY…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Adjustment (to Environment), Children, Educational Experience
