Term ID: T1961

Gross Motor Skills

/gross-motor-skills/
Large muscle movements and coordination involving whole body or limb actions such as walking, running, jumping, and throwing, developing through childhood and adolescence.
Example: The progression from infant crawling and walking to childhood running and jumping to adolescent sports skills requiring complex coordination and strength.

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Reference: Gallahue & Ozmun (2006)