TExES Physical Education EC-12 158 (2022/2023) Already Passed

Stages of Motor Learning Stage 1 Children progress from simple reflexes to basic movements such as sitting, crawling, creeping, standing, and walking. Stages of Motor Learning Stage 2 Children learn more complex motor patterns including running, climbing, jumping, balancing, catching, and throwing. Stages of Motor Learning Stage 3 During late childhood, children learn more specific movement skills. In addition, the basic motor patterns learned in Stage 2 become more fluid and automatic. Stages of Motor Learning Stage 4 During adolescence, children continue to develop general and specific motor skills and master specialized movements. At this point, factors including practice, motivation, and talent begin to affect the level of further development.