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EJ569144 PS528098
Title: Physical Activity Play: The Nature and Function of a Neglected Aspect of Play.Author(s): Pellegrini, A. D.; Smith, Peter K.
Source: Child Development, v69 n3 p577-98 Jun 1998
Publication Date: 1998
Notes: For commentaries on this article, see PS 528 099-102.
ISSN: 0009-3920
Language: English
Document Type: Information Analysis (070); Journal articles (080); Opinion papers (120)
Journal Announcement: CIJMAR1999
Considers
the nature and developmental functions of physical activity play.
Distinguishes three kinds of physical activity play with consecutive
age peaks: rhythmic stereotypies, exercise play, and rough-and-tumble
play. Considers gender differences and function in terms of immediate
and deferred consequences in physical, cognitive, and social domains.
Suggests that physical activity play serves primarily immediate
developmental functions. (Author/KB)
Descriptors: Age Differences; *Child Development; Cognitive Development;
Definitions; Individual Development; Peer Relationship; *Physical
Activities; Physical Development; *Play; Sex Differences; Social
Development
Identifiers: Dominant Behavior; Play Fighting; Play Learning; *Play
Theory; Rhythmic Movement; Sensorimotor Play
