Document Type
Article
Source Publication Title
Early Childhood Research & Practice
Abstract
Motor development attains landmark significance during early childhood. Although early childhood educators may be familiar with the grossmotor skill category, the subcategory of interlimb coordination needs greater attention than it typically receives from teachers of young children. Interlimb coordination primarily involves movements requiring sequential and simultaneous use of both sides of the body with a high degree of “rhythmicity.” This article provides a brief overview of the literature on interlimb coordination and describes the development of interlimb coordination in young children. It also provides examples of potential test items and activities that early childhood educators can use to help identify children with coordination problems and to help design a movement program for all children that addresses the development of interlimb coordination.
Disciplines
Kinesiology | Life Sciences
Publication Date
1-1-2009
Language
English
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Cacola, Priscila M.; Bobbio, Tatiana; and Gabbard, Carl, "Interlimb coordination: an important facet of gross-motor ability (La coordinación entre miembros del cuerpo. Faceta importante de la habilidad de motricidad gruesa)" (2009). Kinesiology Faculty Publications & Presentations. 7.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/kinesiology_facpubs/7