Motor skills are comprised of which categories?

• A. Locomotor, Non-locomotor, Manipulative, Coordination
• B. Balance, Endurance, Flexibility, Strength
• C. Fine motor, Gross motor, Eye-hand coordination, Reaction time
• D. Locomotor, Non-locomotor, Manipulative, Endurance

Answer: (A)

Motor skills are typically grouped into four categories: locomotor movements (moving through space, such as walking, running, jumping), non-locomotor movements (in-place actions like bending, twisting, balancing), manipulative skills (handling objects like throwing, catching, kicking, striking), and coordination (the ability to smoothly synchronize movements and timing). This four-part framework captures how fundamental movement skills are organized for instructional and assessment purposes.

Why this fits best: it separates movement through space, in-place actions, object-related skills, and the integration of actions, giving a comprehensive view of motor skill development. The other options mix in fitness components (like endurance, strength, flexibility), or combine skill types with measures or sub-skills (such as eye-hand coordination or reaction time), which aren’t considered the primary categories of motor skills.