Fundamental motor skills Flashcards
What are the fundamental motor skills?
Running Throwing Jumping Kicking Catching Hitting
Why fundamental motor skills important?
They provide basis for other skills
They help us follow a healthy active lifestyle
Running
Developed during toddler years - basis for many activities
Analysed through technique - style of running
Throwing
Crucial in activities like athletics
Proper technique will avoid injury and increase distance thrown
Jumping
Jumping is an event in its own right
Jumping is also a requirement for many other events/activities
Kicking
Correct technique & accuracy are the most important elements
Kicking is important in football and rugby at a basic passing level up to curling the ball
Catching
This is important for catching an opponent out
Playground activities help kids develop different catching techniques
Hitting
Hitting involves a hitting imolement - bat/racket and needs good coordination
How do you assess running?
Through timing often over a specific distance
How do you assess throwing?
Measuring the distance of the throwing object
How do you assess jumping?
Measuring the height/distance of the jump
Assessing the style of the jump
How do you assess kicking?
This is assessed by checking the accuracy of a kick as well as the distance/power
How do you assess catching?
Whether the ball/object is caught and not dropped more often than not
How do you assess hitting?
Hitting is assessed by the distance and accuracy of a hit - it’s an important part of contact activities
