AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is balance and coordination?
A
balance and coordination is learning how to share and cooperate with others
B
Balance and coordination involves developing self concept and self esteem
C
balance and coordination is the ability to maintain an controlled body position
D
balance and coordination is about learning how to listen to and follow instructions
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is Balance and Coordination? Sports Definition: balance is the ability to stay upright or stay in control of body movement, and coordination is the ability to move two or more body parts under control, smoothly and efficiently. There are two types of balance: static and dynamic.

Detailed explanation-2: -In sports, balance is described as the ability to stay in control of your body movement or to stay upright. Coordination is defined as the ability to move two or more parts of your body smoothly, efficiently, and under control.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cerebellum controls a number of functions including movement, speech, balance, and posture. But the cerebellum doesn’t work alone. There are several other parts of the brain that also contribute to balance functions, including something known as the vestibular system.

Detailed explanation-4: -Balance refers to an individuals ability to maintain their line of gravity within their Base of support (BOS). It can also be described as the ability to maintain equilibrium, where equilibrium can be defined as any condition in which all acting forces are cancelled by each other resulting in a stable balanced system.

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