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What does motor development refer to?
The growth in the ability of children to use their bodies and physical skills
Which skills refer to a child’s ability to control larger parts of the body?
Gross motor skills
What do fine motor skills refer to?
The level of coordination of and ability to manipulate smaller body parts
What is important for children to build small and large muscles?
To be physically active
What does locomotor skills include?
Rolling, crawling, walking, and running
What does motor development encompass?
Growth in the ability of children to use their bodies and physical skills
What do fine motor skills refer to?
The level of coordination and ability to manipulate smaller body parts
What do gross motor skills refer to?
A child’s ability to control larger parts of the body
What is important for children's physical development?
To be physically active in order to build small and large muscles
What does locomotor skills include?
Rolling, crawling, walking, and running
Study Notes
Motor Development
- Motor development refers to the process of acquiring and refining motor skills
Types of Motor Skills
- Gross motor skills refer to a child's ability to control larger parts of the body
- Gross motor skills include walking, running, jumping, and balance
- Fine motor skills refer to a child's ability to control smaller parts of the body
- Fine motor skills include writing, using small objects, and manipulating small muscles
Importance of Motor Development
- Building small and large muscles is important for children's physical development
- Strong motor skills are essential for overall development, including cognitive and social development
Locomotor Skills
- Locomotor skills include moving the body from one place to another
- Locomotor skills include walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping, and galloping
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