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ASK PINNACLE · QUESTIONS, EXPLANATIONS & NEXT STEPS

Running Skills

Explore explanations, everyday questions and next steps connected with running skills.

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Therapy & support

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What therapy helps a child learn running skills?

Running skills are supported through play-based physiotherapy and occupational therapy that build balance, leg strength, coordination and confidence underneath running, using games and graded movement. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

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At home

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How can I help my child practise running skills at home?

Help a child learn to run through everyday playful movement — chasing games, ball play, climbing and balance practice in safe open space — celebrating effort over speed. Running builds on confident walking, strong legs and balance, and grows fastest through fun, self-chosen play.

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How can I help my child learn running skills at home?

Between 3 and 7, running matures through play, space and frequent practice rather than drills. Build it at home with chase games, freeze-and-go, obstacle paths and bare-foot play on safe surfaces, praising effort over speed. If running looks stiff, very late or tiring, a gross-motor check can help.

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Everyday Therapy: A Game to Build Running Skills

One easy everyday activity for running skills is a chase-and-freeze game: call "Run!" then "Freeze!" so your child sprints between two markers and learns to stop safely. Ten playful minutes most days builds the speed, balance and start-stop control running needs in 3–7 year olds.

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