Physical and Motor Development in Children

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on physical and motor development in childhood, a critical issue for lifelong human development and health. For decades, there has been a growing interest in research focusing on the biological and physiological changes that occur from birth throughout childhood and adolescence, and the factors that affect growth and motor development. The aim of this Special Issue is to include research that investigate thoroughly factors which contribute to physical and motor development, such as genetics, physical activity, motor competence, developmental disorders with a special focus on Developmental Coordination Disorder, a disorder that affects motor learning and the acquisition of motor skills. Moreover, assessment tools that are used to examine motor competence and physical and motor development are among the main foci of this Special Issue, as well as clinical or educational interventions aiming to improve physical and motor development. We invite contributions that address a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, physical development milestones, developmental disorders, motor learning and control, and physical activity studies in clinical and educational settings regarding children and adolescents. We welcome empirical studies, reviews, and theoretical papers that offer innovative insights into how to support and improve physical and motor development in children, ensuring their future well-being.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Children.

Dr. Ermioni Katartzi
Prof. Dr. Thomas Kourtessis
Guest Editors

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