Gross Motor
Theories of Motor Development
Older Adults
Early Intervention/School Based PT
Potpourri
100

This motor skill occurs around 12 mos of age.

Walking

100

These are 3 components of Dynamic Systems Theory

Individual, environment and task

100

This standardized test can be used to assess balance and predict falls in an older adult

Berg balance scale

100

Children this age are eligible for early intervention services

0-3

100

With this type of practice, rest time is greater than practice time

Distributed practice

200

This motor skill occurs approximately 6 mos after a child begins walking

Running

200

Name the 2 stages of Gentile's Stages of Skill Learning

Initial and Later

200

Adults learn better with this type of practice.

Random

200

This legal document is used in early intervention and is based on the family's needs

IFSP

200

This type of postural control postural adjustment is made before a movement.

Anticipatory

300

This motor skill is considered one of the most complex

Skipping

300

Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development consists of this number of stages.

Eight

300

This is the CDC recommended activity guideline for older adults over 65:

  • At least 150 minutes a week (for example, 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week) of moderate-intensity activity such as brisk walking. Or they need 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity activity such as hiking, jogging, or running.
  • At least 2 days a week of activities that strengthen muscles.
  • Plus activities to improve balance, such as standing on one foot.
300

This law mandates that states must provide early intervention services to children with or at risk of developmental delay

IDEA ( Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

300

This gross motor skill develops after running is established and before hopping. It is also the first asymmetrical motor pattern. 

Galloping