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The term '''gross motor skills''' refers to the abilities usually acquired through infancy to early childhood as part of the child's motor development. By the time they reach 2 years of age, almost all children are able to stand up, walk and run, walk up stairs etc. These skills are built upon, improved and better controlled throughout early childhood. These movements come from large muscle groups and whole body movement. |
The term '''gross motor skills''' refers to the abilities usually acquired through infancy to early childhood as part of the child's motor development. By the time they reach 2 years of age, almost all children are able to stand up, walk and run, walk up stairs etc. These skills are built upon, improved and better controlled throughout early childhood. These movements come from large muscle groups and whole body movement. |
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+ | Gross motor skills - are simple, large-muscle group actions like a squats, pushups and push/pull-type movements. Unlike fine and complex motor skills, gross motor skills DO NOT deteriorate under stress. |
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| + | ==Gross motor skill learning== |
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| + | {{Main|Gross motor skill learning}} |
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| + | ==See also== |
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| + | * [[Hand-eye coordination]] |
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| + | * [[Motor skill]]s |
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| + | **[[Fine motor skill]] |
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| + | * [[Motor coordination]] |
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| − | Martial arts traditions such as [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] and Reality Based Self Defense ( [[RBSD]] ) utilize gross motor skills as a fundamental aspect of determining effective techniques. |
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*[http://www.about-down-syndrome.com/down-syndrome-gross-motor-development.html About Down Syndrome] The development of gross motor skills in Down Syndrome |
*[http://www.about-down-syndrome.com/down-syndrome-gross-motor-development.html About Down Syndrome] The development of gross motor skills in Down Syndrome |
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The term gross motor skills refers to the abilities usually acquired through infancy to early childhood as part of the child's motor development. By the time they reach 2 years of age, almost all children are able to stand up, walk and run, walk up stairs etc. These skills are built upon, improved and better controlled throughout early childhood. These movements come from large muscle groups and whole body movement.
Gross motor skills - are simple, large-muscle group actions like a squats, pushups and push/pull-type movements. Unlike fine and complex motor skills, gross motor skills DO NOT deteriorate under stress.
Gross motor skill learning
- Main article: Gross motor skill learning
See also
External links
- About Down Syndrome The development of gross motor skills in Down Syndrome
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