Evolve Resources for Functional Movement Development Across the Life Span, 4th Edition

Unit I: Definition of Functional Movement
1. Functional Independence: A Lifelong Goal
2. Theories of Development
3. Motor Development
4. Motor Control and Motor Learning
Unit II: Movement System Contribution to Functional Movement Across the Life Span
5. Skeletal System Changes
6. Muscle System Changes
7. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary System Changes
8. Nervous System Changes
9. Sensory System Changes
10. Endocrine and Integument System Changes
Unit III: Functional Movement Outcomes
11. Locomotion, Posture and Balance
12. Prehension
13. Health and Fitness

Donna Joy Cech, PT, DHS, Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy; Professor and Program Director (Retired), Physical Therapy, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL and Suzanne Tink Martin, PT, PhD, Professor Emerita, Physical Therapy, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana