Assignment 7 2025
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Due Date: 30 July 2025
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, QUESTION 1
Definition of Perceptual Motor
Perceptual motor refers to a child’s ability to receive, process (interpret), and
respond effectively to sensory information through movement. It involves
coordinating the brain and body to perform tasks efficiently, supporting the child’s
spatial and temporal understanding of their environment.
Perceptual Ability 1: Body Awareness
Body awareness is the understanding of where the body is in space and how its
parts move in relation to each other.
Link to Learning and Movement Programme
Body awareness is essential for controlling movements and understanding how to
use the body effectively during classroom activities such as sitting upright, writing,
and participating in group tasks. In movement programmes, it helps learners refine
posture and motor control, which are foundational for fine motor skills like
handwriting and drawing.
Perceptual Ability 2: Eye-Hand Coordination
Eye-hand coordination refers to the ability to coordinate visual input with hand
movement to carry out tasks.
Link to Learning and Movement Programme
Eye-hand coordination is critical for fine motor activities such as copying from the
board, cutting with scissors, and writing. Movement programmes that include
catching, throwing, or tracing activities help children build this ability, directly
supporting tasks in literacy and writing.
Perceptual Ability 3: Spatial Awareness
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