Spatial awareness refers to an individual's ability to perceive and understand their position in relation to their environment, as well as the position of objects within that environment. It involves the integration of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic information to accurately interpret spatial relationships. Spatial orientation, on the other hand, refers to an individual's ability to establish and maintain a sense of direction and orientation in space.
Temporal awareness involves an individual's ability to perceive and understand the passage of time, as well as the ability to sequence and time their movements appropriately. It includes factors such as rhythm, timing, synchronization, and the ability to maintain a consistent tempo.
Sensory awareness refers to an individual's ability to perceive and interpret sensory information from their environment, such as visual, auditory, tactile, and proprioceptive sensations. It involves the integration and interpretation of these sensory inputs to guide motor actions and responses.
These perceptual motor behaviors are crucial for the development of motor skills, as they provide the foundation for spatial and temporal coordination, as well as efficient sensory processing. They are essential for activities such as navigation, sports performance, and everyday tasks.
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Perceptual motor behaviours: spatial awareness and orientation behaviour, temporal awareness and sensory awareness. With references
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