Physical Development

Measures of children's proficiency in the physical skills needed for everyday tasks and active play.​

Sub-domains and proficiencies

Definitions for each of the skills listed above can be found here.

Gross Motor Skills

  • Stability/ balance
  • Coordination
  • Body awareness
  • Strength
  • Locomotion

Fine Motor Skills

  • Grasping and releasing
  • In-hand manipulation
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Palmar grasp
  • Pincer grasp
  • Graphomotor skills