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Exercise guidelines at different stages of growth: Development is a never ending process whereas growth refers to an increase caused by physiological change in which the child becomes bigger in size and heavier in weight. As every individual is unique in himself, individual differences and specificity of activity should be considered. Infant activity (0 to 3 yrs.): In this stage, the growth pattern involves control over big muscles. Clean, safe and hygenic environment is the need in this stage. In this tender age, the activities have to be done under the observation of parents and guardians. Main exercises for this tender age are practice of balancing, walking and hearing from different directions. Early childhood activity (3 to 8 yrs): During this stage of growth, the pattern involves control over small muscles and bone development. The environment needed at this stage should be clean and safe, moreover proper checks by parents and teachers are required. Suggested sports-Running, throwing in. He or she does not fall on ground to avoid injuries. Later childhood activities (8 to 12 yrs): During this stage, flexibility and coordinated activity of growth occurs. During this stage of growth, good quality apparatus and safety measures should be considered. Wrong habits should be checked. Suggested exercise and sports-100 metres races, hanging from horizontal bars. Cricket, Football, Tennis, Judo, Karate etc.
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