School Age - Motor Skill Development

Question 1

4yo

Answer 1

SLS 3 to 5 secs
broad jump 
jump over string 20cm above the ground 
galloping 
BOS increased to pelvic span 
reciprocal arm swing 
increased spatial awareness
increased stride length 
able to walk in a straight line
improve running style - achieve flight phase

Question 2

6 yo

Answer 2

skipping 
SLS 8 to 10 secs
mature ball kick 
hopping on spot 
BOS increased to pelvic span 
reciprocal arm swing 
increased spatial awareness
increased stride length 
able to walk in a straight line
improved running style - achieve flight phase

Question 3

7 yo - 12 yo

Answer 3

growth slows down
develop skills = mastery and stabilisation
develop proprioceptive feedback becomes more important than visual feedback
adult gait pattern
improved running - able to change direction
achieve LL ball skills
able to ride a bicycle
UL ball skills
- stand on spot and control ball
- catch one handed
- good under arm throw

Question 4

Adolescents

Answer 4

develop adult posture
improved endurance
achieve adult reaction times at age 16-17
improve coordination
growth spurts can result in periods of clumsiness