reflection 4 rebecca
EDU 235 Chapter 4 Test
Short Answer (5 points each)
1. What does “nature versus nurture” mean in relation to human development?
2. List the causes of obesity in children
3. What can caregivers do to help children who have low self-esteem because of size, shape, or weight?
4. What are the non-chronic health conditions that are prevalent during the school years?
5. Name the three gross-motor skills that most children have developed during middle childhood.
6. When children further refine gross-motor skills, they can participate in popular activities of childhood. Name the activities.
Personal Reflection (10 points each)
Please answer the reflective questions with a minimum of 3-5 sentences each.
1. Why do you think that obesity is a growing problem in the United States?
2. Reflect on your personal physical development during middle childhood. What encouragement did you have for physical fitness?