Implications of Motor Development Research: The Overarm Throw in the Mentally Retarded.

DiRocco, Patrick; Roberton, Mary Ann

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Publication Date: 1981-Mar

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Implications of Motor Development Research: The Overarm Throw in the Mentally Retarded.

DiRocco, Patrick; Roberton, Mary Ann

Physical Educator, v38 n1 p27-31 Mar 1981

Teaching implications for the instruction of mentally retarded persons in the skill of overarm throwing are provided. A sequence is described that allows instructors to observe both body part actions (components) and whole body patterns (profiles), which makes it amenable to the task analysis approach. (JN)

Descriptors: Athletics, Evaluation Methods, Mental Retardation, Motor Development, Movement Education, Physical Activity Level, Psychomotor Skills, Sequential Approach, Skill Development, Softball

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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