Control of Muscular Tension in Learning a Novel Gross Motor Skill

1971 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 556-558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjorie Paben ◽  
Joel Rosentswieg
Keyword(s):  
College Women ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Maximum Tension ◽  
Muscular Tension ◽  
Gross Motor Skill

15 college women were taught how to relax and how to produce, on command, given percentages of maximum tension through EMG. A comparison was made with 15 control Ss of the ability to learn a novel gross motor skill. Significant differences were found, indicating that learned control of general muscular tension facilitates learning.

Relationship of Reaction Time and Movement Time in a Gross Motor Skill

1973 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 453-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Groves
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Movement Time ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Moment Coefficient ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Gross Motor Skill

The purpose of the study was to investigate the independence of reaction time (RT) and movement time (MT) in a gross motor skill, the racing start in swimming. RT and MT were quantified for each S by counting frames of film for five trials. The Pearson product-moment coefficient of –.231 ( p > .05) between means indicated that RT and MT were independent factors.

Temporary Fatigue Effects in a Gross Motor Skill

1972 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 217-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doyice J. Cotten ◽  
Jerry R. Thomas ◽  
William R. Spieth ◽  
Judson Biasiotto
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skill ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Skill

scholarly journals Developing Intervention Strategies to Optimise Body Composition in Early Childhood in South Africa

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine E. Draper ◽  
Simone A. Tomaz ◽  
Matthew Stone ◽  
Trina Hinkley ◽  
Rachel A. Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Skills ◽  
Rural Settings ◽  
Teachers And Parents ◽  
Gross Motor Skill

Purpose. The purpose of this research was to collect data to inform intervention strategies to optimise body composition in South African preschool children.Methods. Data were collected in urban and rural settings. Weight status, physical activity, and gross motor skill assessments were conducted with 341 3–6-year-old children, and 55 teachers and parents/caregivers participated in focus groups.Results. Overweight and obesity were a concern in low-income urban settings (14%), but levels of physical activity and gross motor skills were adequate across all settings. Focus group findings from urban and rural settings indicated that teachers would welcome input on leading activities to promote physical activity and gross motor skill development. Teachers and parents/caregivers were also positive about young children being physically active. Recommendations for potential intervention strategies include a teacher-training component, parent/child activity mornings, and a home-based component for parents/caregivers.Conclusion. The findings suggest that an intervention focussed on increasing physical activity and improving gross motor skills per se is largely not required but that contextually relevant physical activity and gross motor skills may still be useful for promoting healthy weight and a vehicle for engaging with teachers and parents/caregivers for promoting other child outcomes, such as cognitive development.

Retention of Fast and Slow Learners Following Overlearning of a Gross Motor Skill

1972 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 187-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merrill J. Melnick ◽  
Kenneth C. Lersten ◽  
Aileene S. Lockhart
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skill ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Slow Learners ◽  
Gross Motor Skill

scholarly journals Gross motor skill acquisition in adolescents with Down syndrome

2006 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 75-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Meegan ◽  
Brian Maraj ◽  
Daniel Weeks ◽  
Romeo Chua
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Motor Skill Acquisition ◽  
Gross Motor Skill

scholarly journals Fine and Gross Motor Skill Proficiency Differences of Children Aged 8-9 Years based on Gender

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricky Wibowo ◽  
Didin Budiman ◽  
Gano Sumarno
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Medium Effect ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Female Children ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Gross Motor Skill ◽  
Better Than

The aim of this study was to find out the proficiency differences in fine motor skills and gross motor skills based on gender. 147 children at the elementary school level were divided into two groups according to their gender. Male children were 78 children (aged 8.5±0.4) and female children were 69 children (aged 8.3±0.3). The instrument used in this research was the Movement Assessment Battery for Children–second edition (MABC-2). The statistical test used a non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test, while r coefficient was used to interpret the effect size. The result of the study showed that the manual agility of male children was better than female children. However, the difference was not significant and the effect size was small (p .05, r = .004). The result also showed that the catching and throwing skills of male children were better. The difference was not significant and the effect size was small (p .05, r = .023). Meanwhile, the balance of the male children was better than the female children with a significant difference and medium effect size (p .05, r = .055). In general, the result of the study shows that male children are better than female children in fine and gross motor skill mastery.

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