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[The ideal age for starting sportive practice].
1Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo.
Revista Do Hospital Das Clinicas
|November 1, 1991
Summary
Physical activities benefit multiple bodily systems throughout childhood development. This study outlines age-appropriate exercises for four key developmental stages from birth to puberty.
Area of Science:
- Physiology
- Developmental Biology
- Exercise Science
Context:
- Understanding the impact of physical activity on human development is crucial.
- Early childhood is a critical period for establishing lifelong health habits.
- Motor and physical development follows distinct phases from birth through puberty.
Purpose:
- To analyze the benefits of physical activities for various physiological systems.
- To describe recommended physical activities tailored to four distinct developmental phases.
- To provide a guide for optimizing physical development from infancy to adolescence.
Summary:
- This research examines how physical activities positively influence the body's systems.
- It details four developmental phases: infancy, early childhood, late childhood, and puberty.
- Specific exercises are recommended for each phase to support motor and physical growth.
Impact:
- Provides evidence-based recommendations for pediatric physical activity.
- Supports parents and educators in promoting healthy development.
- Contributes to the understanding of exercise physiology in growing individuals.