GRT1501
A SSIGN M EN T 5 20 24
D U E : 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
SEMESTER 2 2024
, ASSIGNMENT 05
CONTRIBUTES 25% TO FINAL PASS MARK
Assessment 5 comprises FOUR questions, each with sub questions. These questions
are designed to help you work through the entire study guide. Please answer all
questions. Make sure you sign the declaration form at the end of this assessment.
QUESTION 1
1.1 Define the two types of motor skills in your own words and explain how children
will develop from these skills
Motor skills refer to the movements and coordination of the muscles in the body. These
skills are essential for young children as they learn how to control their body and
engage in everyday activities. There are two types of motor skills:
Gross motor skills: These are the larger movements involving the coordination of the
arms, legs, and torso. Examples include running, jumping, climbing, and throwing. As
children develop their gross motor skills, they gain strength, balance, and coordination,
which are necessary for activities like playing on playgrounds or participating in sports.
Gross motor skills also form the foundation for physical confidence and help children
learn how to navigate their environment.
Fine motor skills: These involve smaller movements, usually of the fingers, hands,
and wrists. Fine motor skills include activities such as writing, cutting with scissors,
buttoning clothes, and using small objects like pencils or toys. Developing fine motor
skills allows children to handle everyday tasks independently, such as dressing
themselves, eating, and eventually learning how to write and draw. Mastering these
A SSIGN M EN T 5 20 24
D U E : 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
SEMESTER 2 2024
, ASSIGNMENT 05
CONTRIBUTES 25% TO FINAL PASS MARK
Assessment 5 comprises FOUR questions, each with sub questions. These questions
are designed to help you work through the entire study guide. Please answer all
questions. Make sure you sign the declaration form at the end of this assessment.
QUESTION 1
1.1 Define the two types of motor skills in your own words and explain how children
will develop from these skills
Motor skills refer to the movements and coordination of the muscles in the body. These
skills are essential for young children as they learn how to control their body and
engage in everyday activities. There are two types of motor skills:
Gross motor skills: These are the larger movements involving the coordination of the
arms, legs, and torso. Examples include running, jumping, climbing, and throwing. As
children develop their gross motor skills, they gain strength, balance, and coordination,
which are necessary for activities like playing on playgrounds or participating in sports.
Gross motor skills also form the foundation for physical confidence and help children
learn how to navigate their environment.
Fine motor skills: These involve smaller movements, usually of the fingers, hands,
and wrists. Fine motor skills include activities such as writing, cutting with scissors,
buttoning clothes, and using small objects like pencils or toys. Developing fine motor
skills allows children to handle everyday tasks independently, such as dressing
themselves, eating, and eventually learning how to write and draw. Mastering these
