Physical Activity Play: The Nature and Function of a Neglected Aspect of Play  

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Pellegrini, Anthony D. ; Smith, Peter K.

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Child Development vol. 69 no. 03 (Jun. 1998), page 577-598.
Topik: Stereotype; Physical Activity Play; Play; Development
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Perpustakaan PKPM Nomor Panggil: C49 Non-tandon: 1 (dapat dipinjam: 0) Tandon: tidak ada

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In this review, we consider the nature and possible developmental functions of physical activity play, defined as a playful context combined with a dimension of physical vigor. We distinguish 3 kinds of physical activity play, with consecutive age peaks: rhythmic stereotypies peaking in infancy, exercise play peaking during the preschool years, and rough-and-tumble play peaking in middle childhood. Gender differences (greater prevalence in males) characterize the latter 2 forms. Function is considered in terms of beneficial immediate and deferred consequences in physical, cognitive, and social domains. Whereas most theories assume that children's play has deferred benefits, we suggest that forms of physical activity play serve primarily immediate developmental functions. Rhythmic stereotypies in infancy are hypothesized to improve control of specific motor patterns. Exercise play is hypothesized to function primarily for strength and endurance training; less clear evidence exists for possible benefits for fat reduction and thermoregulation. In addition, there may be cognitive benefits of exercise play that we hypothesize to be largely incidental to its playful or physical nature.

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