During this stage, although their thinking is not completely logical, young children begin to develop language, memory, imagination and think about things symbolically. During this stage, the child is egocentric Stage 3 is concrete operations from ages 7-11 years old. During this stage, children demonstrate logical and concrete reasoning. Their thinking becomes less egocentric and they realize others’ perspectives. The child now understands conservation in this stage. The final stage is formal operations which is from 11 years old to adulthood. In this stage, the adolescent can reason abstractly and think in hypothetical terms. This stage involves an increase in logic, he ability to use deductive reasoning and an understanding of abstract ideas. The goal of participating in sports and having physical education in schools is to improve in areas of cognitive development beginning with motor skills. The four basic motor skills that reflect a child’s athletic skills are force, agility, balance and flexibility. Balance is very important for developing an athlete. In many team sports improved balance helps with running, throwing, kicking, rapid change in direction and more in many team
During this stage, although their thinking is not completely logical, young children begin to develop language, memory, imagination and think about things symbolically. During this stage, the child is egocentric Stage 3 is concrete operations from ages 7-11 years old. During this stage, children demonstrate logical and concrete reasoning. Their thinking becomes less egocentric and they realize others’ perspectives. The child now understands conservation in this stage. The final stage is formal operations which is from 11 years old to adulthood. In this stage, the adolescent can reason abstractly and think in hypothetical terms. This stage involves an increase in logic, he ability to use deductive reasoning and an understanding of abstract ideas. The goal of participating in sports and having physical education in schools is to improve in areas of cognitive development beginning with motor skills. The four basic motor skills that reflect a child’s athletic skills are force, agility, balance and flexibility. Balance is very important for developing an athlete. In many team sports improved balance helps with running, throwing, kicking, rapid change in direction and more in many team