Infant Physical 0-12 months

Question 1

What are the 4 movement phases?

Answer 1

Reflexive Movement Phase
Rudimentary Movement Phase
Fundamental Movement Phase
Specialised Movement Phase

Question 2

Describe stability, locomotion and manipulation reflexes

Answer 2

Stability: Labyrinthe righting, neck righting, body righting
Locomotion: Crawling, stepping, swimming reflexes
Manipulation: Palmar and plantar grasping, pull up reflexes

Question 3

What are examples of gross motor development?

Answer 3

"Static" Posture
-Prone
-Supine
-Sit
-Kneel/Stand
"Dynamic" Posture
-Crawl/creep
-Roll
-Pivot
-Walk

Question 4

Describe stability in reflexive movement phase

Answer 4

• Head and neck control
• Trunk control
• Unsupporting sitting
• Standing

Question 5

Describe locomotion in reflexive movement phase

Answer 5

• Crawling
• Creeping
• Upright gait

Question 6

Describe manipulation in reflexive movement phase

Answer 6

• Reaching
• Grasping
• Releasing
• Fine pincer grips, uses tools and constructive play