To test for gross motor skill and coordination of a 6-year-old child, which of these techniques would be appropriate?

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Normally a child can hop on one foot and balance on one foot for approximately 5 seconds by 4 years of age and can balance on one foot for 8 to 10 seconds at 5 years of age. Children enjoy performing these tests. Failure to hop after 5 years of age indicates incoordination of gross motor skills. Asking the child to touch his or her finger to the nose checks fine motor coordination; and asking the child to make "funny" faces tests CN VII. Asking a child to stand on his or her head is not appropriate.

To Test for Gross Motor Skill and Coordination of a 6-Year-Old