Deals with the physical changes that occur during the growth period in children. The implications of changes in structure and function as they relate to education, exercise and physical activity will be discussed. Topics include the relationship of growth to physiological function, strength and motor performance, exercise and growth, secular trends, variations in puberty and the assessment of growth by anthropometric techniques. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): KIN 146 OR KIN 121 and KIN 122.
Deals with the physical changes that occur during the growth period in children. The implications of changes in structure and function as they relate to education, exercise and physical activity will be discussed. Topics include the relationship of growth to physiological function, strength and motor performance, exercise and growth, secular trends, variations in puberty and the assessment of growth by anthropometric techniques. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): KIN 146 OR KIN 121 and KIN 122.