CECE Physical Development & Motor Skills

Question 1

Which principle of motor development states that development proceeds from head to toe?

Accepted Answer

Cephalocaudal principle

Answer

Proximodistal principle

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Sequential development principle

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Hierarchical principle

Question 2

At what age do most typically developing children begin walking independently?

Accepted Answer

12–15 months

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6–8 months

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9–11 months

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18–24 months

Question 3

Which of the following is classified as a locomotor skill?

Accepted Answer

Galloping across the gym

Answer

Throwing a ball

Answer

Catching a beanbag

Answer

Balancing on one foot

Question 4

The proximodistal principle of motor development means development proceeds:

Accepted Answer

From the trunk outward to the extremities

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From simple tasks to complex tasks

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From large muscles to small muscles

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From head to toe

Question 5

A 4-year-old who cannot yet hop on one foot may be demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

A potential gross motor delay

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Advanced gross motor skill

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Typical gross motor variation

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A fine motor concern

Question 6

Which playground activity BEST supports the development of gross motor balance in preschoolers?

Accepted Answer

Walking across a balance beam

Answer

Finger painting at an easel

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Threading large beads

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Tearing paper for collage

Question 7

Which of the following best describes an object control skill?

Accepted Answer

Striking a ball with a bat

Answer

Running in a zigzag pattern

Answer

Jumping over a rope

Answer

Skipping down a hallway