Stair Climbing in Young Boys: A Longitudinal Study
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Kathleen Williams, Professor and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: This longitudinal investigation examined the shift from use of a marking
time to an alternating stepping pattern by young children. A set of twin
males was videotaped between ages 37 and 46 months climbing stairs of
3.8-17.8 cm height. One boy began to alternate consistently on the highest
steps at 41 months, the other at 46 months. Anthropometrics (leg lengths)
and a measure of foot overshoot (maximum height of the foot over the stair)
were used to investigate the timing of the shift for the 2 boys. Magnitude
of overshoot decreased with age and with increased use of the more advanced
pattern. Immature balance and an initial need to visually guide the foot to
the next step may be important factors in the timing of the pattern shift.
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Pediatric Exercise Science, 1994, 6, 246-256
- Language: English
- Date: 1994
- Keywords
- Children, Stairs, Physical activity, Motor skill development