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KINESIOL 2F03

Growth, Maturation and Physical Activity in Children and Youth

Undergraduate

Winter 2025 · C01

Topics

  • Concepts & Perspectives in Human Growth, Maturation and Development. 1.1 Definitions and context: growth, maturation, and development 1.2 Rationale for studying these phenomena
  • Growth Chart 101 Interpretation & Applications of Human Growth Charts. 3.1 Assessing ‘normal / abnormal’ growth
  • Body Composition and Adipose Tissue. 4.1 Adipose tissue structure and function 4.2 Assessment of body composition
  • Functional Development 5.1 Heart, blood, and lungs
  • Biological Maturation: Concepts and Assessment 6.1 Age vs. Maturity in sport 6.2 Functional movement screening
  • Motor Performance and Strength 7.1 Fitness and physical activity 7.2 Strength and motor performance relationship
  • Aerobic Performance. 8.1 Aerobic metabolism and assessment 8.2 Growth-related adaptations in aerobic performance
  • Anaerobic Performance. 9.1 Anaerobic metabolism and assessment 9.2 Growth-related adaptations in anaerobic performance

Readings

  • Growth, Maturation and Physical Activity
    R.M. Malina, C. Bouchard and O. Bar-Or · 2004 · Second Edition · Recommended / optional
    Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.; Champaign, Il.
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