Introduction The main factors identified as being important to socialisation of children into sport and physical activity are family, peers, self-esteem (attitude), opportunity and social perceptions. Social development can have a profound effect on physical development. 'The most important means of learning societal rules and expectations is through social interaction, which is also true for human movement' (Payne and Isaacs 1995:60). Family is the first major influence in our social and physical development. Children learn their …
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…http://www.ausport.gov.au/fulltext/2000/preoly/abs180a.htm Bibliography Pangrazi, R.P. (1998) 'Physical Activity for Children' in Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children, in EDPE 245 Human Physical Performance 1, Resource book, University of New England, Armidale, NSW pp 39-53. Payne, V.G. & Isaacs, L.D. (1995) 'Social and Motor development' in Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach, in EDPE 245 Human Physical Performance 1, Resource book, University of New England, Armidale, NSW pp 59-80