Services-Physical Developmental Milestones

3 1/2 years old:

Walks 10 feet on tiptoes on a 1 inch line

Walks up 10 steps, using alternate step placement, without holding rail

Walks down 10 steps, using same step placement, without holding rail



Gallops 5 cycles

Runs with some periods of flight (i.e., both feet off the ground)



Hops once in place

Jumps 8 inches off ground or over 8 inch hurdle

Jumps from 18-24 inch height with feet together on take-off and landing

Broad jumps 14-23 inches



Balances on preferred leg, with hands on hips and opposite knee bent for 5 seconds

Kicks a ball 6-12 feet

Pedals tricycle at least 10 feet



Throws 8 inch ball to an adult, 2-handed underhand 9 feet

Catches 8 inch ball from 5 feet, elbows bent