Physical Development

Of

Preschoolers

Growth Patterns

height and weight

development of the brain

Motor Development

Nervous system matures / new skills and coordination

Learn by self teaching, observing, and opportunities

Physical Activity

25 hours large motor a week

Sit longer periods of time

Rough and tumble

Individual Differences in Activity Level

Role models Sharing activities with family Support child’s involvement in physical

activity Genetic Influence

Gender differences in motor development

Fine Motor – Children’s Drawings

Fine motor lags behind gross motor Children’s Drawings – Rhoda Kellogg

– Placement– Shape– Design– Pictorial

Health and Nutrition

Nutrition Health and Illness

Environmental Hazards– Air pollution– Lead– Accident

Sleep Disorders

Night terrors Night mares Sleep walking Elimination