Talent in delivering a strong second serve is not due to a special psychological quality but rather to training consistent with the acquisition of all types of motor skills. (LH)

Five outdoor games beneficial to the development of children's motor skills are described. (LH)

The purpose of this article is to share with teachers selected information from the literature of motor learning which may stimulate thinking and generate interest in research on the questions pertinent to the problem of teaching game skills. (JD)

Both physical education and youth sport are essential for the motor development of children. Sport-specific skills should be built on a sound movement foundation. Children need to be allowed to mature and to develop to higher levels of proficiency before being thrust into a competitive environment. (JN)

Through movement, children learn to orient themselves in space, defining for themselves such conceptions as up and down, right and left, through, around and inside; the integration of motor and sensory experiences may well be the foundation upon which complex cognitive skills are built. (JD)

A sample adapted physical education program designed for a specific student's needs is described. (JMF)

Dance has the potential to create a free and open environment for both personal growth and skill acquisition; it serves to develop kinesthetic acuity, teach competencies with direct transfer to sport, and enhance the self-concepts of the children in the program. (JMF)

The importance of learning new movement skills is shown in relation to learning folk dances. Folk dancing not only improves physical skills, but also results in an understanding and appreciation of the richness of other cultures. (JN)

The games analysis approach to adapted physical education is described in terms of its underlying factors and the relationships between game design and behavioral outcomes. (JMF)