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Motor Skills Development
Last updated 2 June 2025
1. Fine motor skills
Fine motor skills involve the coordination and control of the muscles in the hands and are important to help children perform tasks in their daily lives.
2. Gross motor skills
Gross motor skills, involving the large muscles of the body, are essential for daily functioning and participation in physical activities. They include:
Locomotor skills: which refer to movement of the body from one place to another, such as walking, running, hopping and jumping.
Non-locomotor skills: which refer to movement of the body in the same place, such as bending, stretching, twisting and swaying.
Manipulative skills: which refer to the control of parts of the body when managing objects, such as throwing, catching, kicking and hitting.