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ERIC Number: EJ569144
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-3920
Physical Activity Play: The Nature and Function of a Neglected Aspect of Play.
Pellegrini, A. D.; Smith, Peter K.
Child Development, v69 n3 p577-98 Jun 1998
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
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Dominant Behavior; Play Fighting; Play Learning; Play Theory; Rhythmic Movement; Sensorimotor Play
Note: For commentaries on this article, see PS 528 099-102.