Which activity is a gross motor skill example?

• A. Piano
• B. Swimming
• C. Typing
• D. Darts

Answer: (B)

Gross motor skills involve using large muscle groups to perform movements that require whole-body coordination. Swimming fits this because it uses the arms, legs, core, and torso together to propel and stabilize the body through water, coordinating breathing, stroke technique, and balance. The other activities mainly rely on small, precise movements of the hands and fingers, which are fine motor skills: piano requires finger and hand precision; typing is rapid finger coordination; darts involves controlled, fine arm movements and aiming. So, swimming exemplifies a gross motor skill.