LSP1501
ASSIGNMENT 5
DUE DATE: AUGUST 2026
, LSP1501 ASSIGNMENT 5 2026
DUE AUGUST 2026
QUESTION 1 Describe the listed gross motor skills and systems. Thereafter,
explain what the impact is on learning should the child not be competent in
this area.
1. Hand-eye coordination
Define:
Hand-eye coordination refers to the ability to use the eyes to guide and control the
movements of the hands. It involves the coordinated functioning of the visual system
and the motor system to perform tasks that require precise hand movements based on
visual input. This skill enables a child to perform activities such as catching a ball,
threading beads, writing, cutting with scissors, and building with blocks. Hand-eye
coordination is fundamental for both fine motor and gross motor activities and develops
through practice and experience (Naude & Meier 2016).
Impact:
If a child is not competent in hand-eye coordination, they will struggle with essential
academic tasks such as writing, drawing, and cutting. The child may have difficulty
catching or throwing a ball during physical education activities, leading to frustration and
avoidance of physical activity. Poor hand-eye coordination can affect a child's ability to
participate in classroom activities that require precise hand movements, potentially
impacting their self-esteem and social interactions. The child may also experience
challenges with everyday tasks like buttoning clothes, tying shoelaces, and using eating
utensils (Naude & Meier 2016:82).
ASSIGNMENT 5
DUE DATE: AUGUST 2026
, LSP1501 ASSIGNMENT 5 2026
DUE AUGUST 2026
QUESTION 1 Describe the listed gross motor skills and systems. Thereafter,
explain what the impact is on learning should the child not be competent in
this area.
1. Hand-eye coordination
Define:
Hand-eye coordination refers to the ability to use the eyes to guide and control the
movements of the hands. It involves the coordinated functioning of the visual system
and the motor system to perform tasks that require precise hand movements based on
visual input. This skill enables a child to perform activities such as catching a ball,
threading beads, writing, cutting with scissors, and building with blocks. Hand-eye
coordination is fundamental for both fine motor and gross motor activities and develops
through practice and experience (Naude & Meier 2016).
Impact:
If a child is not competent in hand-eye coordination, they will struggle with essential
academic tasks such as writing, drawing, and cutting. The child may have difficulty
catching or throwing a ball during physical education activities, leading to frustration and
avoidance of physical activity. Poor hand-eye coordination can affect a child's ability to
participate in classroom activities that require precise hand movements, potentially
impacting their self-esteem and social interactions. The child may also experience
challenges with everyday tasks like buttoning clothes, tying shoelaces, and using eating
utensils (Naude & Meier 2016:82).
