Motor and physical development in children has important implications for education. Delays in motor development can negatively impact a student's academic progress in school. Gross motor problems may make it difficult for students to fully participate in class activities and on the playground, potentially affecting their self-image and other areas of development. Fine motor problems can lead to difficulties with writing skills like letter formation, and cause issues concentrating on written material. Teachers should encourage participation in physical activities, and practice fine motor exercises to support students' development.

1. IMPLICATIONS OF
THE FF. TO
EDUCATION:
MOTOR & PHYSICAL
DEVELOPMENT

2. MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
Refers to the
development of a child’s
bones, muscles and
ability to move around
and manipulate his/her
environment.

3. EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATION
 Teachers need to be aware of
motor development. Delays in
motor development can affect a
students progress at school.

4. Gross Motor Problems can:
 Make it difficult for students to
participate fully in classroom and
playground activities.
 Result in poor self image
 Affect aspects of development,
learning and behavior.

5. Fine Motor problems can:
 Lead to difficulties with writing skills.
 Make letter formation difficult.
 Result in students having trouble
concentrating on the content of material being
written.
 Make it difficult for students to write on or
between lines.
 Make it difficult for students to complete work,
take notes.

6. Suggestions:
 Encourage participation in all aspects of physical
activities.
 Practice activities such as cutting, pasting,
tracing etc.
 Use of pencil grips
 Interlined paper to indicate half the size.
 Accept messy work if it is the best effort.
 Accept printing
 Role play
 Minimising distractions
 Giving short simple directions

7. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
 Is the physical growth from birth to adulthood
and the development of both gross.(eg.
Walking) and fine motor(eg. Finger Movement)
control of the body.
 Means the progress of the child’s control over
his body. This includes control over muscles,
physical coordination, ability to sit and stand.

8. EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATION
 Teacher must give children enough
physical activities to influence their
growth. Naturally children are really in
need physical activities, which the teacher
is required to plan in rhythmic patterns
that improves the control of their muscles
and the body.