Theories

What is a “theory”?•Existing facts

•New facts

Theory

• Integrating facts

• Generating new facts

Theoretical Models

What roles do theoretical models serve?

Conceptual Frameworks

Phase Stage Theories Developmental Task Theories Developmental Milestone Theories Ecological

• DST• Behavior

Theories Associated with MD

Freud- psychoanalytic Erikson - psychosocial Gesell – maturational Havighurst- environmental Piaget – cognitive development

Piaget Problems with Piaget’s research ( in

hindsight) ?

Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development

Most detailed

Guideline for understanding

Interactions of cognitive and psychomotor

Cognitive development depends on the child’s ability to MOVE

Vice versa

Gallahue’s Life Span Model of Motor Development

What type of theoretical model is Gallahue’s Hourglass Model ?

Reflexive Movement Phase

Reflexive movements = Heredity & highly predictable

Rudimentary Movement Phase

First forms of voluntary movement

Fundamental Movement Phase Foundational “Springboard” for future Spans: 2 years to 6 years of age Motor skill acquisition dependent on?

• Quality instruction• Quality practice• Quality feedback

What motor skills comprise the Fundamental Movement Phase?

Stages of the FMS

Initial stage Emergent Elementary stage Proficient stage

Specialized Movement PhaseOutgrowth of FM Phase

Age approximations Variety of movements FMS are refined, combined &

elaborated upon

Stages of the Specialized Movement Phase:• Transitional Stage• Application stage: • Lifelong Utilization stage

Turning the “Hour Glass” Over

• Social & cultural influences ?

• Sand begins to pour out during late teens-early 20’s : WHY?

• Hereditary filter- limited control

• Lifestyle filter- controllable factors