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1. Early childhood (3 to 6 years)

 Motor development takes place rapidly.
 They perfect in various fundamental movement
 Children’s stride length increases and they develop a more mature running
pattern.
 Proficiency in climbing on ladders becomes efficient.
 They can hop and gallop skillfully
 Competition should be avoided

2. Middle childhood (7 to 10 years)

 Children become active and agile.
 Have desire to compete with children of their own age
 Their posture and balance become better
 Speed-related abilities develop at a faster rate, coordinative abilities also
show a higher level
 Rules should be flexible, instruction time should be short
 Minimum competitions
 Stress should be given on movement correction

3. Late Childhood (11 to 12 years)

 Master over most intricate or complex motor skills.
 Ready to learn strategies and more complex play combinations.
 Running and jumping movements qualitatively as well as quantitatively
develop at a faster rate
 Should continue to encourage skill development with an increasing stress on
strategies and tactics

Factors affecting Motor Development

l. Heredity
2. Nutrition
3. Environment
4. Opportunities
5. Posture Deformities
6. Sensory Impairment
7. Obesity
8. Physical Activities