When comparing males and females in early adulthood the males tend to have higher
weight and height. During this stage of adulthood, adults will most likely be in their best shape
and work harder to stay in shape. The two individuals in measured in our da
Importance of motor development
To understand the way people normally develop movement
skills
Help individuals improve or perfect movement performance
To understand the way special populations develop movement
skills
Help special populations improve or pe
Growth and Maturation
Chapter 7
Level of maturation can influence motor performance
Measuring Growth in Length and Stature
Recumbent length is measured from birth until a child is able to stand
Measured from the vertex (highest point on skull) to the so
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