Stages of Motor Development Balance

Question 1

Initial Dynamic balance

Answer 1

balance w/ support, eyes on feet, domint foot leads

Question 2

Elementary Dynamic Balance

Answer 2

eyes on beam, alternate stepping action, uses arms for balance, loses balance easily

Question 3

Mature Dynamic Balance

Answer 3

balance w/out support, eyes focused beyond beam movements fluid, relaxed, in control, rarely loses balance, uses arms when needed

Question 4

Initial Static balance

Answer 4

may lift non supporting leg several inches so the thigh is nearly parallel w/ surface, very unstable, over compensates balance w/out side support

Question 5

Elementary Static Balance

Answer 5

may lift non supporting leg to a tied-in position on supporting leg, performs better on dominant leg, uses arms for balance but may keep one at the side, can’t balance w/ eyes closed

Question 6

Mature Static Balance

Answer 6

can balance w/ eyes closed, uses arms and trunk as needed, changes to non dominant leg