The Performance of Fundamental Gross Motor Skills by Children Enrolled in Head Start.

Woodard, Rebecca J.; Yun, Joonkoo

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ERIC Number: EJ641729

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Publication Date: 2001

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The Performance of Fundamental Gross Motor Skills by Children Enrolled in Head Start.

Woodard, Rebecca J.; Yun, Joonkoo

Early Child Development and Care, v169 p57-67 Aug 2001

This study sought to descriptively evaluate the performance of fundamental gross motor skills among Head Start children. Levels of performance were compared and contrasted with performance profiles of the Test of Gross Motor Development. Findings suggest that Head Start curriculum should focus on the importance of developing fundamental gross motor skills. (Author/SD)

Descriptors: Child Development, Motor Development, Preschool Children, Preschool Curriculum, Preschool Education, Psychomotor Objectives, Psychomotor Skills, Skill Analysis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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