Information Package / Course Catalogue
Physical Growth and Motor Development
Course Code: ÇGL205
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: No
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To provide information to the students about, brain development and motor performance, the periods of motor development, the affecting factors of development, the evaluation of physical growth, the evaluation of motor development, supporting studies of motor development, applicable to home-school and open spaces children specific exercise programs and environmental regulatory matters.

Course Content

The basic topics of motor development, the process and charecteristics of motor development in children between the ages of 0-18, the affecting factors of motor development, the definition and evaluation of motor abilities, examination of the concepts of motor skills proficiency, monitoring of motor development of children between the ages of 0-18, application examples to support motor development indoors and outdoors, use of materials and environment monitoring.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.She/He will have information which is necessary for theoretical and practical in the field of child development.
2.He/she will have the information of evaluation and interpretation comparatively the accuracy, reliability and validity of the gaining information on child development.
3.He/she will have knowledge of children's developments, learning properties and challenges.
4.o He/she will have knowledge of developmental problems, physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional, sensory development areas with taking in the consideration the ethical values
5.o It has information about the developmental evaluation of typical and atypical children in the direction of information given in the field of child development.
6.In the field of child development he/she will have the skills of generating different solutions to the problems with the evidence-based approach for the children with typical and atypical development.
7.He/she will take responsibility in trans-disciplinary studies and fulfills its task efficiently in the field of child development.
8.Using his advanced knowledge in the field of child development, he/she will execute independently individual and group works.
9.He/she will evaluate critically their own knowledge?s to identify their own learning and to guidance learning.
10.Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge, he/she will develop a positive attitude for life-long learning.
11.He/she will Internalize, generalize and exhibit knowledge which he/she gained in the field of child development.
12.With the awareness of social responsibility, he has knowledge about professional projects, researches and activities for the social environment she/he lives in.
13.To sets an example with external appearances, attitudes, behaviors and act in accordance to society democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethics, laws, regulations with the legislation.
14.Informed the people and institutions related to the field of child development issues, share ideas and solutions to problems in team.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gallahue, D. L., Omzun, J. C. (1995). Understanding Motor Development. U.S.A
2.Özer, S. D., Özer, K. (2000). Motor Development in Children
3.Kirchner, G., Fishburne, G. J. (1995). Physical Education for Elementary School Children. U.S.A.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts related to motor development
Week 2 - Theoretical
The principles and the factors affecting of motor development
Week 3 - Theoretical
Growth and development
Week 4 - Theoretical
The period of Reflexes and their characteristics
Week 5 - Theoretical
The period of primitive actions and their characteristics
Week 6 - Theoretical
The period of basic movements and and their characteristics
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
The period of sports related movements
Week 9 - Theoretical
Supporting activities of motor development
Week 10 - Theoretical
Physical fitness in children
Week 11 - Theoretical
Perceptual-motor abilities of children
Week 12 - Theoretical
Cheklist of motor development
Week 13 - Theoretical
Motor Development Supporting Activities Preparation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Preparation for Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)95
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes