Child Development: Motor Skills

Involves the use of large muscles such as the legs, arms, and other large bod parts.

Involves smaller movements that use the smaller muscles such as hands, wrists, fingers, feet, toes. (Precision and Coordination is needed for Mastery)

is the ability to control and change the position and direction of the body while maintaining a constant, rapid motion. For example, changing directions to kick a soccer ball is an example of agility.

is the ability to stabilize or control the body when standing or moving to remain upright. Balance involves knowing where your body is in space and making adjustments to your body as one's center of gravity changes. There are very few sports where balance does not play a vital role.

the ability to use the senses together with body parts during movement. This is often referred to as hand-eye coordination, foot-eye

the ability to move body parts swiftly while applying the maximum force of the muscles. Power is a combination of muscular strength and speed. Often we think of football players, gymnasts, and weightlifters as the leaders in power, but all sports benefit from improving power.

the ability to respond quickly to external stimuli. Reaction time relies greatly on the mind-body connection.

the ability to move your body and body parts quickly. Numerous sports require speed and count on speed to surpass opponents.