Gross Motor - Locomotion
Large-body movements for getting from place to place.
Examples & Achievements
- Runs smoothly, changing speed and direction
- Hops on one foot for at least 5 meters
- Skips with alternating feet
- Climbs playground equipment confidently
- Jumps over a low obstacle with both feet
- Walks up and down stairs alternating feet without holding rail
How to Measure
- Can hop on one foot 10+ times without losing balance
- Can skip with alternating feet for 5+ meters
- Can run and stop on signal without falling
- PDMS-2 Locomotion subtest
Sources (4)
- CDC/AAP Milestones
- ASQ-3
- PDMS-2
- BOT-2