Growth, Physical Activity, and Motor Development in Prepubertal Children

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Main factors Influencing the Development of Prepubertal Children
Biological Maturation
Influence of Environmental Factors
Health, Physical Activity, and Inactivity
Anthropometric Development of Prepubertal Children
Introduction
Somatic Growth
Main Anthropometric Parameters
Somatotype
Body Composition
Tracking Anthropometric Parameters and Body Composition
General Considerations
Physical Activities of Prepubertal Children
Introduction
Health Benefits of Physical Activity
Assessment of Physical Activity
Physical Activity Guidelines
Physical Activity of Children in Different Countries
Tracking Physical Activity
The Influence of Physical Activity on Anthropometric Parameters and Motor Ability
General Considerations
Motor Abilities of Prepubertal Children
Introduction
Health-Related Physical Fitness
Biological Maturation and Motor Ability
Anthropometry and Motor Ability
Physical Activity and Motor Ability
Genetic Determination of Motor Ability
Competitive Sports and Motor Ability
Measurement Methods
Motor Abilities of Children in Different Countries
Tracking Motor Ability
General Considerations
Motor Skills of Prepubertal Children
Introduction
Basic Motor Skills
Relationships among Motor Skills, Physical Activities, Motor Abilities, and Somatic Development
General Considerations
Conclusions and Perspectives
References
Appendices
Index
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