gross motor development in older children

what skills are developed after infancy?

running, jumping and hopping, stir climbing, galloping and skipping

first attempts at running

18 to 24 months

able to run and stop without falling

4 years

flight phase of running

both feet off ground

are kids better at acceleration or decceleration?

acceleration

begin jumping

18 to 24 months

jump down from a 16 in high surface

2.5 years

jump forward 24 inches

3 years

jump over a 2in high threshold

3 years

may single leg hop on preferred LE

3 years

jump forward 30 in with two foot takeoff and landing

4 years

jump forward on one foot

4 years

ascend and descend stairs non reciprocally with handrail

19 to 24 months

may ascend stairs reciprocally with handraill

2.5 years

ascend stairs with reciprocal pattern

3 years

descend stairs non-reciprocally with handrail

3 years

ascend and descend stairs with reciprocal pattern without handrail

4 years

run up and down stairs

5 years

gallop, leading with preferred LE

2.5 years

gallop leading with both lower extremities

4 years

skipping

5 years

adult like arch of foot with mature gait patterns and adult like standing balance

7 years

require assistance or straps on pedals to ride tricycle

under 3 years

able to ride tricycle

3 years

able to ride with training wheels

4-5 years

able to ride two wheel bike

5-6 years