This course focuses on the psychomotor development of children from conception to the middle childhood years. Theories, models and current research of motor behavior and development are investigated. An explanation of the stages of physical growth and changing body images of the young child enables students to think through teaching strategies and to prepare age and level-appropriate motor activities for young children. (Formerly ECE 250). Lect: 3 hrs. Prerequisites: (CLD 103 and PSY 102) or Direct Entry Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
