The coach’s belief that Marta’s advanced athletic ability is a result of good genes could be only one reason for her prowess in playing basketball. Physical development is believed to be strongly linked to genetics, although it can largely depend on the amount of nurturing an individual receives within their home and social environment (Lippi, Longo & Maffulli, 2009, p.4). The nature versus nurture debate continues with the belief that natural ability varies depending on a number of factors (McLeod, 2007, p.3). Some of these factors include heredity, family/culture, diet, practice and support (Kearns, 2012, p.165). Heredity influences size, growth and body shape (McLeod, 2007, p.1). Children can be influenced in their perception of physical
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It is believed that physical development is a combination of inherited genetics and opportunities that stem from the surrounding environment of the individual (O’Donnell, et al., 2016, p.91). There are assumptions that some cultures focus on intellectual ability and academics to succeed in life, therefore physical ability is not so important (Woolfolk & Margetts, 2013, p.36). Educators need to be aware of student’s history and cultural background (Woolfolk & Margetts, 2013, p.37). Diet and nutrition can also affect athletic ability, therefore nutritious and healthy food intake is essential for energy and endurance. An important factor is calorie intake, which determines how well an individual can concentrate and perform, and provides ‘fuel’ for the body (Bell, 2010). If ample opportunities are provided for physical activity, the individual could progress with successful participation in a sport. Piaget’s stages of concrete operation and formal operation involve changes taking place in an adolescent’s transition from childhood to adulthood. The changes that occur physically in adolescence can have a positive or negative affect depending on how growth maturity occurs (O’Donnell, et al., 2016, …show more content…
The support of parents, family, peers and teachers is essential. Kearns states “infants who suffer physical, emotional or sexual abuse are likely to have delayed physical development” (Kearns, 2012, p.165). The development of motor skills begins in infancy, and progresses through to adulthood. If the child lacks nurturing, both quantitative and qualitative changes in motor skills will fail to take place (Kearns, 2012, p.167). Quantitative changes occur in physical development as children grow in size and strength and also refers to the change in the amount of knowledge they acquire. Qualitative change describes how a child matures, hence their thinking, behaviour and perception of the world changes.
It is believed that physical development is a combination of inherited genetics and opportunities that stem from the surrounding environment of the individual (O’Donnell, et al., 2016, p.91). There are assumptions that some cultures focus on intellectual ability and academics to succeed in life, therefore physical ability is not so important (Woolfolk & Margetts, 2013, p.36). Educators need to be aware of student’s history and cultural background (Woolfolk & Margetts, 2013, p.37). Diet and nutrition can also affect athletic ability, therefore nutritious and healthy food intake is essential for energy and endurance. An important factor is calorie intake, which determines how well an individual can concentrate and perform, and provides ‘fuel’ for the body (Bell, 2010). If ample opportunities are provided for physical activity, the individual could progress with successful participation in a sport. Piaget’s stages of concrete operation and formal operation involve changes taking place in an adolescent’s transition from childhood to adulthood. The changes that occur physically in adolescence can have a positive or negative affect depending on how growth maturity occurs (O’Donnell, et al., 2016, …show more content…
The support of parents, family, peers and teachers is essential. Kearns states “infants who suffer physical, emotional or sexual abuse are likely to have delayed physical development” (Kearns, 2012, p.165). The development of motor skills begins in infancy, and progresses through to adulthood. If the child lacks nurturing, both quantitative and qualitative changes in motor skills will fail to take place (Kearns, 2012, p.167). Quantitative changes occur in physical development as children grow in size and strength and also refers to the change in the amount of knowledge they acquire. Qualitative change describes how a child matures, hence their thinking, behaviour and perception of the world changes.