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nmorano1

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Describe the functions of physical activity in middle childhood. Discuss both positive and negative influences on levels of physical activity among children, including the benefits of participating in active play and team sports.
 
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Describe the most significant aspects of motor skill development in middle childhood. Discuss their implications for working with school-age children.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Physical activity may enhance bone mineralization, social competency, learning, and may help regulate weight. Influences include gender, obesity, parental activity, SES, and opportunity. Participation encourages self-discipline, and time and effort commitments. Feelings of competency, self-worth, self-esteem, and enjoyment, skill-building, cooperation, perspective-taking and making new friends may also be included.

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Answers must include gross and fine motor skills as well as perceptual-motor integration and activities to develop coordination and teamwork.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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