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MOTOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT [3 records]

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Record 1 2024-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Nervous System
CONT

Motor development means the physical growth and strengthening of a child's bones, muscles and ability to move and touch his/her surroundings. A child's motor development falls into two categories: fine motor and gross motor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
  • Système nerveux
CONT

Le développement moteur se rapporte à l'apparition et à l'évolution des fonctions motrices, soit les grands mouvements du corps (motricité globale) et les mouvements fins de la main (motricité fine). Ces habiletés progressent rapidement pendant l'enfance. Elles s'acquièrent par la pratique, par la répétition des mouvements, au fur et à mesure que la maturation de l'enfant le permet.

Spanish

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Record 2 2024-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Nervous System
CONT

Gross motor skill development involves the large muscles in the arms, legs and torso. Gross motor activities are important to everyday physical activities like walking, running, throwing, lifting, kicking, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
  • Système nerveux
CONT

Maintenant âgé de 3 ans, votre enfant marche, court, saute et aime bouger. Le développement de la motricité globale peut sembler moins significatif à cet âge puisque les acquisitions majeures telles que la marche sont déjà faites. Cependant, l'enfant continue de développer des habiletés importantes : il raffine ses mouvements et améliore sa coordination motrice, ce qui l'amène progressivement vers des activités sportives plus complexes.

Spanish

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Record 3 2024-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Muscles and Tendons
  • Nervous System
CONT

Fine motor development is an important part of the toddler and childhood years to help the child be more independent in day-to-day tasks. Think about zipping a coat, buttoning pants, unlocking a door, writing your name[;] these all require fine motor skills with the use of ... small muscles in our hands and fingers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Muscles et tendons
  • Système nerveux

Spanish

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