The Standardization and Determination of Validity and Reliability of Gross and Fine Movements of Denver II for 3-6 Year-Old Children in Shiraz

The aim of this study was to standardize gross and fine movements and to determine its validity and reliability for 3-6 year-old children in Shiraz. The methodology of this study was descriptive – survey. 1524 boys and girls aged between 3 and 6 were selected through cluster-stratified sampling from kindergartens, health centers, cultural and athletic centers. The instrument of the study was Denver Developmental Screening test. In gross movement section, kick ball forward, jump up, throw ball overhand, broad jump, balance each foot (1 to 6 seconds), hops, heel-to-toe walk movements were considered. In fine section, tower of cubes (4, 6, 8), imitate vertical line, thumb wiggle, circle copy, draw a person (3 and 6 parts), † copy, pick the longest line,? copy / demonstration and? copy movements were considered.