PED U181 - Health and Motor Development in Early Childhood

Institution:

Northeastern University

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Description:

Retired August 31, 2006. Focuses on social, cognitive, and physical aspects influencing health and motor development in preschoolers and across the life span. Emphasis is on the importance of the early childhood years for health promotion and positive health behaviors. Studies the development of fundamental motor patterns (walking, running, catching, throwing, striking, climbing, and so on) including perceptual motor implications. Provides an opportunity to work directly with a preschooler in a laboratory setting observing and assessing fundamental motor patterns and behavior.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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