Large Motor Movement

Large Motor Skills Age Norms

Throws a:

• 2.6 large ball 4-5 feet.
• 2.9 large ball 5-7 feet.
• 4.0 small ball (tennis ball) about 10 feet.
• 4.9 ball into medium size container. (example: trash can)
• 5.0 small ball (tennis ball) about 20 feet.

Balances on one leg without help for:

• 2.9 two seconds
• 3.0 five seconds
• 4.6 ten seconds

Kicks a large ball forward:

• 2.9 rolling ball.
• 4.6 stationary ball while child is running.

Walks alone on the stairs:

• 2.9 with both feet on each step, up and down the stairs.
• 3.0 upstairs holding rail, 1 foot per step, alternate feet.
• 3.0 downstairs holding rail, 1 foot per step, alternating feet.

Climbs up playground equipment without help:

• 2.9 small ladders, jungle gum, and 4 ft slide.

Walks/Balances on tiptoes:

• 3.0 walks on tiptoes for 3 steps.
• 3.9 walks on tiptoes for 5 steps.
• 4.3 balances on tiptoes for 3 seconds.

Jumps:

• 3.0 over 2-inch high objects.
• 3.0 back 1 time
• 4.0 over 6-inch high objects.
• 4.0 forward 10 times
• 5.6 rope 2-3 times

Walks heel-to-toe in a straight line.

• 3.0 3 steps forward.
• 4.0 more than 3 steps forward.

Catches thrown ball:

• 3.0 a large, bounced ball with hands, arms, and body.
• 3.0 a large ball with arms and body.
• 4.9 a bounced ball two times and catches it 1 of 3 trials.
• 4.9 a large ball with both hands only.
• 5.0 a tennis ball with hands only.

Rides a:

• 3.0 tricycle using pedals
• 5.0 bicycle with pedals and training wheels.

Hops on preferred foot without falling for:

• 3.6 2 hops
• 4.3 3-6 hops.
• 4.6 10 hops.

Jumps forward without a running start.

• 3.0 6-8 inches.
• 4.6 10-15 inches.
• 5.0 24 inches.

Walks on straight line for:

• 3.6 10 feet.

Performs physical activities:

• 4.0 somersaults forward without help.

Swing:

• 4.6 by himself/herself, with pumping.

Jumps and runs:

• 5.9 in rhythm to simple tunes.