Publisher's Synopsis
The eighth edition of Understanding Motor Development: Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults provides readers with both an explanatory and a descriptive basis for the processes of motor development. Covering the entire lifespan, this text focuses on the phases of motor development and provides a solid introduction to the biological, affective, cognitive, and behavioral aspects within each developmental stage. Readers are presented with the most up-to-date research and theory, while the Triangulated Hourglass Model is used as a consistent conceptual framework that clearly defines infant, childhood, adolescent, and adult motor development. In order to reflect current research and professional viewpoints, all chapters have been extensively revised, particularly those focused on the development of fundamental movement, perceptual-motor development, and motor skill intervention.Age-group-specific chapters in the Eighth Edition feature an enhanced focus on intervention.Developmental Dilemma Boxes consider interesting and perplexing questions raised by the study of human development.International Perspective Boxes consider how perspectives on various aspects of human growth and development differ depending on cultural norms, ethnicity, socioeconomic conditions, and a host of other factors.Every new print copy includes access to Navigate 2 Advantage, a dynamic technology solution with online learning materials including an interactive eBook, student study aids, and more.About SHAPE America:Society of Health and Physical Educators-SHAPE America is the national organization that serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the nation. Since its founding in 1885, the organization has defined excellence in physical education, and our National Standards for K-12 Physical Education serve as the foundation for well-designed physical education programs across the country.Join today, and you'll become part of a network of thousands of professionals -from preK-12 educators who teach our country's youth about the benefits of living a healthy, physically active lifestyle, to university professors who conduct much-needed research and teach our industry's future professionals.SHAPE America's professional development, tools and resources will help you succeed in your current job...and advance in your career.We can help you:Develop and implement student assessmentsPlan a standards-based lessonGain support from your administratorFind grant fundingConnect with experienced teachers who have valuable advice to shareKeep up-to-date with the latest research and trends in the professionAnd more!Here's a sample of the members-only benefits you'll receive:FREE access to the entire library of professional development webinarsExclusive discounts -up to 30% -on books and events, including the SHAPE America National Convention & ExpoSubscription to your choice of award-winning, peer-reviewed journals with in-depth coverage of the news, trends and best practices in your area of expertiseAccess to monthly activity calendars through our Teacher's ToolboxAnd much more!Join Today. © 2020 | 424 pages
