Perceptual and motor development in infants and children

This textbook contains the perceptual and motor development in infants and children. This second edition includes new chapters dealing with the awkward child, physique and body-build, the child in competitive sport, and differences in motor attributes in various races and ethnic subgroups. Innovative material appears through the book, including the theoretical aspects of motor development as reflected in the work of Piaget, Bruner, and others. The addition of questions and projects at the conclusion of each chapter is a special feature for this edition.