Kinesiology Gait Practice Test 2026 – Complete Exam Prep

Terminal swing is the final portion of the swing phase, right before heel strike. The gait cycle totals 100%, with stance around 60% and swing about 40%. Terminal swing occupies the last part of swing, roughly the final 13% of the cycle, placing it at about 87% to 100% of gait. This phase prepares the leg for ground contact by positioning the knee near full extension and ensuring the ankle is ready for heel strike. So the percent of gait that is terminal swing is about 87-100%.