,LSP1501 Assignment 5 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 - DUE 27
June 2025;100% CORRECT AND TRUSTED SOLUTIONS
QUESTION 1 [25]
1.1
Fine motor abilities that involve using the smaller muscles in the fingers and hand
for actions such as holding a pencil or fastening buttons, only develop after gross
motor abilities, such as crawling, jumping, and running. Develop an activity that
will allow children to develop gross motor skills. List the resources that you will
need when developing the activity, explain how you will set up the activity to
allow for the development of gross motor skills.
Gross Motor Activity: “Jungle Obstacle Adventure”
1. Name of Activity:
“Jungle Obstacle Adventure”
2. Aim of the Activity:
To support the development of gross motor skills in children by engaging large
muscle groups through crawling, climbing, jumping, balancing, and running in a
structured and fun obstacle course.
3. Age Group:
Children aged 4–6 years.
4. Gross Motor Skills Targeted:
Crawling
Jumping
Balancing
Climbing
Running
Coordination
Spatial awareness
, 5. Resources Needed:
Resource Purpose
Soft play mats or gym mats Safety and comfort during crawling/jumping
Plastic cones Markers for running and weaving activities
For jumping in and out, developing
Hula hoops
coordination
Balance beam or wooden plank For practicing balance
Small plastic tunnels or cardboard
For crawling through
boxes
Foam blocks or low platforms For climbing and stepping
Ropes or jump ropes For skipping or limbo-style ducking
Bean bags or small balls For throwing/catching as part of the obstacle
Music system To create an energetic atmosphere
To guide children through the obstacle
Safety signage or visuals
course
6. Setup and Implementation:
Step 1: Preparation of Environment
Choose a safe, open outdoor or indoor play space, such as a school hall,
gymnasium, or grassy area.
Ensure the ground is level, clean, and free of hazards.
Lay down soft play mats to cover areas where children may crawl, climb, or
fall.
Step 2: Design the Obstacle Course in Stations
Create a sequence of gross motor challenges, such as:
1. Crawling Tunnel Station
o Children crawl through plastic tunnels or large cardboard boxes.
o Gross motor skill: Crawling, coordination
2. Hula Hoop Hop Station
June 2025;100% CORRECT AND TRUSTED SOLUTIONS
QUESTION 1 [25]
1.1
Fine motor abilities that involve using the smaller muscles in the fingers and hand
for actions such as holding a pencil or fastening buttons, only develop after gross
motor abilities, such as crawling, jumping, and running. Develop an activity that
will allow children to develop gross motor skills. List the resources that you will
need when developing the activity, explain how you will set up the activity to
allow for the development of gross motor skills.
Gross Motor Activity: “Jungle Obstacle Adventure”
1. Name of Activity:
“Jungle Obstacle Adventure”
2. Aim of the Activity:
To support the development of gross motor skills in children by engaging large
muscle groups through crawling, climbing, jumping, balancing, and running in a
structured and fun obstacle course.
3. Age Group:
Children aged 4–6 years.
4. Gross Motor Skills Targeted:
Crawling
Jumping
Balancing
Climbing
Running
Coordination
Spatial awareness
, 5. Resources Needed:
Resource Purpose
Soft play mats or gym mats Safety and comfort during crawling/jumping
Plastic cones Markers for running and weaving activities
For jumping in and out, developing
Hula hoops
coordination
Balance beam or wooden plank For practicing balance
Small plastic tunnels or cardboard
For crawling through
boxes
Foam blocks or low platforms For climbing and stepping
Ropes or jump ropes For skipping or limbo-style ducking
Bean bags or small balls For throwing/catching as part of the obstacle
Music system To create an energetic atmosphere
To guide children through the obstacle
Safety signage or visuals
course
6. Setup and Implementation:
Step 1: Preparation of Environment
Choose a safe, open outdoor or indoor play space, such as a school hall,
gymnasium, or grassy area.
Ensure the ground is level, clean, and free of hazards.
Lay down soft play mats to cover areas where children may crawl, climb, or
fall.
Step 2: Design the Obstacle Course in Stations
Create a sequence of gross motor challenges, such as:
1. Crawling Tunnel Station
o Children crawl through plastic tunnels or large cardboard boxes.
o Gross motor skill: Crawling, coordination
2. Hula Hoop Hop Station
