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Download full textJackson, Charles; Shaughnessy, Michael F. – 1984
Implications of participation in highly competitive sports by children from 7 through 12 years of age are examined. Evidence supports the conclusion that highly competitive sports are often harmful to both physiological and psychological growth and development. However, through participation in sports and physical activity, children can develop…
Descriptors: Athletics, Childhood Interests, Competition, Elementary Education
Cole, Peggy – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1981
The physical education curriculum offers children an alternative means of communication. It also has the potential to give children a sense of personal worth and control which establishes a basic foundation for self development. (JN)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Developmental Psychology, Developmental Stages
Peer reviewedLourie, Reginald S. – Children Today, 1981
Reviews significant recent research and information related to the beginning period of human life, and specifically discusses the developing fetus and infant, and the surrounding environment in which the infant is born and reared. Suggestions for prevention of mental-health problems are offered. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Emotional Development, Individual Development, Individual Differences
Peer reviewedPellegrini, A. D.; Smith, Peter K. – Child Development, 1998
Considers the nature and developmental functions of physical activity play. Distinguishes three kinds of physical activity play with consecutive age peaks: rhythmic stereotypies, exercise play, and rough-and-tumble play. Considers gender differences and function in terms of immediate and deferred consequences in physical, cognitive, and social…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Definitions
Massachusetts State Dept. of Education, Boston. – 1990
This position paper: identifies key criteria by which school districts and school committees can assess how well they are meeting the physical, emotional, and social needs of children; suggests some specific strategies to accomplish these goals; and lists some promising programs and practices. Sections deal with the following topics: (1) reasons…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development, Humanistic Education
Ogletree, Earl J. – 1997
This paper examines the educational philosophy underlying Waldorf Education, focusing on Rudolf Steiner's concept of "vital" or etheric energy and comparing Piaget's and Steiner's stages of cognition. The paper begins with a discussion of school readiness and the trend toward lowering the school entry age, and maintains that this trend…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages, Educational Philosophy
Peer reviewedManning, M. Lee – Childhood Education, 2002
Revisits the middle-level school movement. Provides an overview of young adolescents' development, offers representative examples of developmentally appropriate practices, and looks at progress educators have made as well challenges encountered. Emphasizes the importance of understanding physical, pychosocial, and cognitive development in young…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Design
