A REVIEW OF THE BRUININKS-OSERETSKY TEST OF MOTOR PROFICIENCY

Abstract

S ummary . The Bruininks‐Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency was examined in an effort to establish its credibility as one of the most widely used tests of motor development in children. The presentation of the test is excellent. However, doubts are expressed about the item development, standardisation, reliability, validity, and grouping of tests into fine and gross motor skills. Changes to the manual are recommended that should facilitate more appropriate interpretations of test results. Without these changes, the use of the test for the assessment of most children remains highly questionable.