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Understanding
the Growth and
Development of
Students
HOMER A. TACUBANZA, Ed.D.
Professorial Lecturer
Outcomes
Describe the need for physical activities.
Cite the stages of growth in students.
Understand the relationship between
physical activity and the development of
muscular strength, endurance and skeletal
growth.
Define aerobic capacity and discuss its
relationship to health and physical activity.
Understand how body composition affects a
child’s health and well-being.
Discuss the role organized youth sports
should play in children’s proper growth and
development.
Identify the guidelines necessary for
students to exercise safely.
Describe the proper approach to distance
running and weight training for
preadolescence students.
THE GROWING CHILD
The growth patterns of student are generally
controlled by their genetic makeup.
although unhealthy environment can
negatively affect proper growth and
development, this section examines
maturation patterns common to most
student. While all student follow a similar
growth pattern, each child’s timing is
unique.
GROWTH PATTERNS
BODY PHYSIQUE
A child’s physique (somatotype) affects
motor performance quality . Sheldon,
Dupertuis and McDermott (1954)
Developed the original scheme of
somatotyping. identifying three major
physiques: mesomorphy, ectomorphy and
endomorphy . Rating is assessed in
standardized on a seven point scale, with
one the least expression and seven the most
expression with a specific component.
Mesomorph
A mesomorph has a predominance of
muscle and bone and is often labeled as
“muscled”
Ectomorph
An ectomorph is extremely thin, with a
minimum of muscle development , and
characterized as “skinny”. Ectomorphic
student may be less proficient in activities
requiring strength and power but are able
to perform well in aerobic endurance
activities such as jogging, cross-country
running and track and field.
Endomorph
Endomorph is soft and round , with an
excessively protruding abdomen.
Endomorphic student may perform poorly
in many areas including aerobic and a non-
aerobic skill oriented activities. Overweight
student at a disadvantage in all phases of
physical performance.
SKELETAL MATURITY