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"Life Span Motor Development, 7th Edition"
represents the definitive educational resource for
understanding human movement development across
the entire lifespan. Life Span Motor Development,
Seventh Edition With HKPropel Access, is a leading
text for helping students examine and understand how
interactions of the developing and maturing individual,
the environment, and the task being performed bring
about changes in a person's movements. This
comprehensive textbook stands as the premier
resource in the field of motor development,
distinguished by its innovative theoretical framework,
extensive multimedia integration, and practical
application focus.

The textbook employs a unique constraints-based

approach to understanding motor development,
making it the only introductory textbook to
comprehensively utilize the model of constraints (or
dynamical systems) approach in discussing reasons
for changes in movement throughout the life span. Life
Span Motor Development, Seventh Edition, uses the
model of constraints in discussing reasons for
changes in movement throughout the life span. It
encourages students to examine how the interactions
of the individual, environment, and task bring about
changes in a person's movements.

This model of constraints approach, combined with

an unprecedented collection of video clips marking
motor development milestones, facilitates an
unmatched learning experience for the study of motor
development across the life span. The seventh edition
expands the tradition of making the student's
experience with motor development an interactive
one, providing students with both theoretical
understanding and practical observation skills
essential for professional practice in motor
development, physical education, physical therapy,
occupational therapy, and related fields.
Distinguished Author Team

Kathleen M. Haywood, PhD

Kathleen M. Haywood, PhD, is professor emerita at

the University of Missouri at St. Louis, where she has
researched life span motor development and taught
courses in motor behavior and development, sport
psychology, and biomechanics. She earned her PhD in
motor behavior from the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign in 1976, establishing herself as a
pioneer in the field of motor development research
and education.

Haywood is a fellow of the National Academy of

Kinesiology and the Research Consortium of the
Society for Health and Physical Education (SHAPE
America). She is also a recipient of SHAPE America's
Mabel Lee Award, one of the highest honors in the
field. Her leadership in professional organizations
includes serving as president of the North American
Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical
Activity and as chairperson of the Motor Development
Academy of SHAPE America.
Beyond her primary textbook contributions, Haywood
is also the coauthor of four editions of Archery: Steps
to Success and of Teaching Archery: Steps to
Success, published by Human Kinetics. Her diverse
expertise demonstrates the breadth of her knowledge
in motor behavior and skill development. She resides
in Saint Charles, Missouri, and in her free time enjoys
fitness training, tennis, and dog training.
Nancy Getchell, PhD

Nancy Getchell, PhD, is a professor at the University

of Delaware in Newark, where she serves as the
director of the developmental motor control research
laboratory. Her academic journey and research focus
bring cutting-edge scientific understanding to the
textbook's content and approach.

For nearly 30 years, Getchell has investigated

developmental motor control and coordination in
children with and without disabilities. Her current
research focus is on brain/behavior relationships in
children with developmental coordination disorder
and other conditions, providing contemporary
neurological perspectives on motor development that
enrich the textbook's scientific foundation.

Her teaching portfolio includes courses in motor

development, motor control and learning, research
methods, and women in sport, demonstrating her
comprehensive understanding of the field. Getchell's
leadership in professional organizations includes
serving as president of the International Motor
Development Research Consortium and as a
professional member of the North American Society
for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity and
the International Society of Motor Control.

She is a research fellow of SHAPE America and has

served as the chairperson of the Motor Development
and Learning Academy. Currently, Getchell serves as
an associate editor for Research Quarterly for Exercise
and Sport and on the editorial board of Physical
Education and Sport Pedagogy and Frontiers in
Psychology, ensuring that the textbook reflects the
most current research and thinking in the field.
Theoretical Framework: The Model of Constraints

The textbook's distinctive theoretical foundation rests

on the model of constraints, also known as the
dynamical systems approach, which represents a
paradigm shift from traditional maturational theories
of motor development. This innovative framework
encourages students to examine how the interactions
of the individual, environment, and task bring about
changes in a person's movements, providing a
comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted
nature of motor development.
Individual Constraints

Individual constraints encompass the structural and

functional characteristics inherent to the person that
influence movement capabilities. These include:

Structural Constraints: Physical characteristics such

as body size, limb length, muscle mass, bone density,
and overall body composition that directly impact
movement possibilities and limitations. The text helps
students understand how maturational age and
chronological age are distinct and how functional
constraints affect motor skill development and
learning.

Functional Constraints: Physiological and

psychological factors including strength, flexibility,
coordination, balance, motivation, attention, and
cognitive development that influence how individuals
approach and execute movement tasks. New insights
into motor competence help explain the relationship
between skill development and physical fitness.

Developmental Changes: The textbook examines

how individual constraints change throughout the
lifespan, from the rapid growth and neural
development of infancy through the physical and
cognitive changes of aging, providing a comprehensive
understanding of how internal factors influence
movement across all ages.
Environmental Constraints

Environmental constraints encompass all external

factors that influence movement performance and
development:
Physical Environment: Factors such as gravity,
surface characteristics, lighting, temperature, space
availability, and equipment that directly impact
movement execution and learning opportunities.

Social Environment: Cultural norms, family

expectations, peer influences, coaching styles, and
societal values that shape movement experiences and
opportunities throughout development.

Task Environment: Specific requirements and

characteristics of movement tasks, including goals,
rules, equipment, and performance standards that
influence how movements are organized and
executed.
Task Constraints

Task constraints represent the specific demands and

characteristics of movement activities:

Goal Requirements: The intended outcome or

purpose of the movement task, which influences the
organization and coordination of movement patterns.
Rules and Regulations: Formal and informal
guidelines that govern movement execution,
particularly relevant in sport and game contexts.

Equipment and Tools: Objects used in movement

tasks that influence movement organization and skill
development.

Performance Standards: Criteria for successful task

completion that shape movement learning and
refinement.

Comprehensive Content Structure

The textbook is systematically organized into three

major parts that progress logically from foundational
concepts to specific motor skills and their
development across the lifespan.
Part I: Introduction to Motor Development

Chapter 1: Fundamental Concepts

• Defining Motor Development: Comprehensive

exploration of what constitutes motor
development and its distinguishing
 characteristics from other aspects of human
development
• Constraints: A Model for Studying Motor
Development: Detailed introduction to the
constraints model and its applications
• How Do We Know It Is Change?: Methodological
considerations for studying developmental
change
• A Developmental Paradox: Universality Versus
Variability: Examination of the tension between
universal developmental patterns and individual
differences

Chapter 2: Theoretical Perspectives in Motor

Development

• Maturational Perspective: Historical and

contemporary views of maturation-driven
development
• Information Processing Perspective: Cognitive
approaches to understanding motor skill
acquisition and control
 • Ecological Perspective: Environmental and task-
focused theoretical frameworks
• Current Interests: Contemporary trends and
emerging theoretical developments

Chapter 3: Principles of Motion and Stability

• Understanding the Principles of Motion and

Stability: Biomechanical foundations essential for
analyzing movement
• Using the Principles of Motion and Stability to
Detect and Correct Errors: Practical applications
for movement analysis and instruction
Part II: Development of Motor Skills Across the Life Span

Chapter 4: Early Motor Development This

foundational chapter examines the earliest forms of
human movement and their relationship to later motor
development:

• How Do Infants Move?: Analysis of spontaneous

movement patterns in infancy
• Why Do Infants Move?: Exploration of the
purposes and functions of early movement
 • The Purpose of Reflexes: Comprehensive
examination of infantile reflexes and their roles in
development
• Motor Milestones: The Pathway to Voluntary
Movements: Sequential development from
reflexive to voluntary movement control
• Development of Postural Control and Balance in
Infancy: Foundation skills for all subsequent
movement

The chapter provides detailed coverage of infantile

reflexes, categorizing them into primitive reflexes,
postural reactions, and locomotor reflexes. Students
learn about the appearance and disappearance of
reflexes and their relationship to voluntary movement
development, with particular attention to how early
movements serve as building blocks for later motor
skills.

Chapter 5: Development of Human Locomotion

• The First Voluntary Locomotor Efforts: Creeping

and Crawling: Initial attempts at self-propelled
movement
 • Walking Across the Life Span: Comprehensive
analysis of walking development, refinement, and
age-related changes
• Running Across the Life Span: Development and
modification of running patterns throughout life
• Other Locomotor Skills: Examination of jumping,
hopping, galloping, sliding, and skipping

This chapter traces locomotor development from the

earliest voluntary movement attempts through the
sophisticated movement patterns of adulthood and
the adaptations that occur with aging. Special
attention is given to the biomechanical and
coordinative changes that characterize each
developmental phase.

Chapter 6: Development of Ballistic Skills

• Overarm Throwing: Detailed analysis of throwing

development and the factors influencing throwing
proficiency
• Kicking: Development of kicking patterns and their
applications
 • Punting: Specialized kicking skills and their
development
• Sidearm Striking: Analysis of sidearm movement
patterns
• Overarm Striking: Development of overarm
striking skills
• Interventions: Evidence-based approaches for
improving ballistic skill development

Chapter 7: Development of Manipulative Skills

• Grasping and Reaching: Development of manual

dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Catching: Analysis of interceptive skill
development
• Anticipation: Perceptual-motor skills essential for
successful manipulation

This comprehensive section on manipulative skills

examines both fine and gross motor manipulation,
from basic grasping and reaching behaviors in infancy
through sophisticated manipulative skills in
adulthood.
Part III: Factors Affecting Motor Development

This section examines the various constraints that

influence motor development throughout the lifespan:

Physical Growth and Maturation: Detailed analysis

of how changes in body size, composition, and
physiological systems affect movement capabilities
throughout development.

Motor Fitness Through the Life Span: Examination of

how the four components of physical fitness—
cardiorespiratory endurance, strength, flexibility, and
body composition—interact to affect a person's
movements over the life span.

Social and Cultural Constraints: Analysis of how

cultural, social, and environmental factors influence
motor development and movement opportunities.

Psychosocial Constraints: Examination of self-

esteem, motivation, and the relationship between
perceived and actual motor competence.

Developmental Motor Learning: Integration of motor

learning principles with developmental
considerations, including stages of learning, practice
effects, and feedback utilization.

Innovative Multimedia Integration: HKPropel Access

One of the textbook's most distinctive features is its

comprehensive integration with HKPropel, providing
an unprecedented collection of multimedia resources
that enhance learning and observation skills.
Video Clip Collection

Related online learning tools delivered through

HKPropel include more than 190 video clips marking
motor development milestones to sharpen
observation techniques, with interactive questions
and 47 lab activities to facilitate critical thinking and
hands-on application. The video collection includes:

Comprehensive Age Coverage: Over 190 video clips

with footage focusing on infants, toddlers, young
children, adolescents, and adults performing
fundamental motor skills, providing visual
documentation of motor development across the
entire lifespan.
Infant Development Documentation: A
comprehensive video diary of the first nine months of
an infant's life, offering unique insights into early
motor development milestones and the progression
from reflexive to voluntary movement.

Fundamental Motor Skills: Extensive coverage of

basic movement patterns including locomotor skills
(walking, running, jumping, hopping, galloping, sliding,
skipping), manipulative skills (throwing, catching,
kicking, striking), and stability skills (balancing,
landing, stopping).

Developmental Sequences: Video documentation of

the progressive changes in movement patterns that
characterize normal motor development, allowing
students to observe and analyze developmental
transitions.
Interactive Learning Activities

Forty-seven accompanying lab activities and

interactive questions give students an opportunity to
interact with motor skills in real time to help them
apply concepts from the book, sharpening their
observation skills and providing an integrated student
learning experience.

Lab Activities: Forty-seven assignable and trackable

lab activities that help students understand and apply
concepts and research findings through hands-on
experience and observation.

Interactive Questions: Embedded questions within

video presentations that promote active engagement
and critical thinking about observed movement
patterns.

Assessment Tools: Chapter quizzes that can be

assigned and are automatically graded to test
comprehension of critical concepts.

Observation Skill Development: Systematic training

in movement observation and analysis techniques
essential for professional practice in motor
development and related fields.

Enhanced Visual Learning Tools

This edition comes with 148 illustrations, 60 photos,

and 25 tables—all in full color—to help explain
concepts and to make the text more engaging for
students. The visual elements include:

Scientific Illustrations: Detailed biomechanical

diagrams, anatomical representations, and
movement sequence illustrations that clarify complex
concepts and developmental processes.

Photographic Documentation: High-quality

photographs showing real individuals performing
motor skills across different age groups and
developmental stages.

Data Visualization: Tables and charts presenting

research findings, developmental norms, and
comparative data in accessible formats.

Color Coding: Strategic use of color to enhance

comprehension and retention of key concepts and
developmental sequences.

Pedagogical Features and Learning Aids

The textbook incorporates numerous pedagogical

features designed to enhance learning and retention:
Chapter Organization

It also retains helpful learning aids including chapter

objectives, a running glossary, key points, sidebars,
and application questions throughout each chapter.

Chapter Objectives: Clear learning goals that guide

student focus and provide benchmarks for
achievement.

Running Glossary: Key terms defined in context,

facilitating immediate understanding without
interrupting reading flow.

Key Points: Essential concepts highlighted for

emphasis and review.

Sidebars: Additional information and examples that

enrich understanding without disrupting main content
flow.

Application Questions: Throughout each chapter,

questions that promote critical thinking and practical
application of concepts.
Summary and Synthesis: Comprehensive chapter
conclusions that integrate key concepts and prepare
students for subsequent learning.

Research Integration and Evidence-Based Content

The textbook maintains strong emphasis on research-

based understanding of motor development,
incorporating current scientific findings throughout:

Contemporary Research: Integration of the most

recent research findings in motor development, motor
control, and related fields.

Methodological Understanding: Explanation of

research methods used in motor development
studies, helping students become informed
consumers of research.

Evidence-Based Practice: Emphasis on using

research findings to inform practical applications and
interventions.

Cross-Disciplinary Integration: Incorporation of

relevant findings from neuroscience, biomechanics,
psychology, and other related disciplines.
Practical Applications and Professional Preparation

The textbook serves multiple professional preparation

functions:
Educational Applications

• Physical education curriculum development and

instruction
• Motor skill assessment and evaluation
• Developmental program planning and
implementation
• Inclusive education strategies for diverse learners
Clinical Applications

• Physical therapy intervention planning

• Occupational therapy assessment and treatment
• Developmental delay identification and
intervention
• Rehabilitation program development
Research Applications

• Understanding of research methods in motor

development
• Critical evaluation of research literature
 • Foundation for advanced study in motor behavior
and related fields

Assessment and Instructor Support

The enhancements to the seventh edition don't end

with revised content in the text. Instructors adopting
the text for use in their course will find an updated
ancillary package. The authors have revised the test
package, and the instructor guide now includes
feedback and answers to lab questions and "Test Your
Knowledge" questions that appear throughout the
book.
Instructor Resources

Updated Test Bank: Comprehensive assessment

items covering all major concepts and applications.

Instructor Guide: Detailed teaching

recommendations, including feedback and answers
to lab questions and embedded assessment items.

HKPropel Integration: Full instructor access to all

student materials plus additional teaching resources.
Flexible Assessment Options: Multiple formats for
evaluating student understanding and application of
concepts.

Contemporary Relevance and Future Directions

The textbook addresses contemporary issues and

emerging trends in motor development:
Technology Integration

Recognition of how technology influences modern

movement experiences and motor development
opportunities.
Diversity and Inclusion

Attention to cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic

factors that influence motor development and
movement opportunities.
Lifespan Perspective

Comprehensive coverage that extends beyond

childhood to include adult development and aging
considerations.
Evidence-Based Practice

Emphasis on using research findings to inform

practical applications and professional practice.

Target Audience and Educational Applications

The textbook serves multiple educational

constituencies:

Undergraduate Students: Comprehensive

introduction to motor development suitable for
students in kinesiology, physical education, exercise
science, and related fields.

Graduate Students: Advanced theoretical and

research content appropriate for graduate-level study
in motor behavior and development.

Professional Practitioners: Current research and

practical applications relevant for practicing physical
educators, therapists, and other movement
professionals.

Researchers: Comprehensive theoretical framework

and research methodology coverage supporting
research endeavors in motor development.
Conclusion and Impact

"Life Span Motor Development, 7th Edition"

represents the most comprehensive, theoretically
sophisticated, and practically relevant textbook
available for understanding human motor
development across the lifespan. The innovative
constraints-based approach, combined with
unprecedented multimedia integration and strong
research foundation, provides students with both
theoretical understanding and practical skills
essential for professional success.

Life Span Motor Development, Seventh Edition,

embraces an interactive and practical approach to
illustrate the most recent research in motor
development. Students will come away with a firm
understanding of the concepts and how they apply to
real-world situations. The textbook's unique
combination of theoretical depth, practical
application, and innovative learning tools makes it an
invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand
the complex processes underlying human movement
development.
The distinguished authorship, comprehensive content
coverage, innovative pedagogical features, and
extensive multimedia integration ensure that this
textbook will continue to serve as the definitive
resource for motor development education. Students
who master the content presented in this textbook will
be well-prepared for advanced study and professional
practice in motor development, physical education,
therapy, and related fields, equipped with both the
theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary
for success in their chosen careers.

Through its comprehensive approach to

understanding motor development as the interaction
of individual, environmental, and task constraints, this
textbook provides students with a sophisticated yet
accessible framework for understanding the complex
processes that govern human movement across the
lifespan. The integration of cutting-edge research,
innovative technology, and practical applications
makes this textbook an essential resource for anyone
committed to understanding and facilitating optimal
motor development throughout the human lifespan.
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