Skipping with Alternating Feet
Skips using alternating feet (step-hop pattern on both sides)
What the research says
Referenced across 1 developmental framework: asq_3
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Before this (7)
Required (3)
- Hopping One FootMin: secureMust hop on one foot before combining into skip
- WalkingMin: secureMust walk confidently
- SequencingMin: developingMust sequence step-hop pattern
Helpful (1)
- RhythmMin: developingHelps with rhythmic step-hop pattern
Character (3)
How it's taught
Direct assessment; adult may demonstrate skipping
Materials: Open space for movement
What mastery looks like
Cannot skip; may gallop or run
- Runs instead of skipping
- Gallops (same foot leads)
- Cannot coordinate step-hop pattern
Attempts to skip but uses same foot or incomplete pattern
- May skip on one side only
- Step-hop pattern is inconsistent
- Shows understanding but lacks coordination
Skips with alternating feet but pattern is irregular
- Uses alternating feet sometimes
- Pattern breaks down after few skips
- May need demonstration
Skips using alternating feet consistently
- Uses step-hop pattern on both sides
- Alternates feet throughout
- May be shown how to do this
- Maintains pattern for several skips
Skips smoothly and rhythmically for extended distances
- Skips with mature, fluid pattern
- Can skip long distances
- Uses skipping spontaneously in play
- Shows excellent coordination
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Formal assessments
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Standardised assessment view
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