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Physical Development

Physical Development. Of Preschoolers. Growth Patterns. height and weight development of the brain. Motor Development. Nervous system matures / new skills and coordination Learn by self teaching, observing, and opportunities. Physical Activity. 25 hours large motor a week

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Physical Development

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  1. Physical Development Of Preschoolers

  2. Growth Patterns • height and weight • development of the brain

  3. Motor Development • Nervous system matures / new skills and coordination • Learn by self teaching, observing, and opportunities

  4. Physical Activity • 25 hours large motor a week • Sit longer periods of time • Rough and tumble

  5. Individual Differences in Activity Level • Role models • Sharing activities with family • Support child’s involvement in physical activity • Genetic Influence • Gender differences in motor development

  6. Fine Motor – Children’s Drawings • Fine motor lags behind gross motor • Children’s Drawings – Rhoda Kellogg • Placement • Shape • Design • Pictorial

  7. Health and Nutrition • Nutrition • Health and Illness • Environmental Hazards • Air pollution • Lead • Accident

  8. Sleep Disorders • Night terrors • Night mares • Sleep walking • Elimination

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