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Mechanical Guidance of the Golf Swing: The "Golfer's Groove as an Instructional Adjunct.
Skrinar, Gary S.; Hoffman, Shirl J. – Research Quarterly, 1978
The golfer's groove (a device to guide the golfer's stroke) was not found to be effective in the attainment of higher skills test scores or higher swing ratings. (MM)
Descriptors: Golf, Physical Education, Skill Development
Matching Preferred Cognitive Mode with Teaching Methodology in Learning a Novel Motor Skill.
Murray, Mary Jo – Research Quarterly, 1979
In this study, learning was maximized by matching students with a certain learning style with complementary instructional strategies. (MM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Individualized Instruction, Motor Development, Perceptual Motor Learning
Progressive Speed Practice in Learning a Continuous Motor Skill
Sage, George H.; Hornak, James E. – Research Quarterly, 1978
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of progressive and gradually increasing speed practice on motor skill acquisition using the pursuit rotor. (JD)
Descriptors: Perceptual Motor Learning, Performance Factors, Physical Education, Psychomotor Skills
Effect of Distributed and Massed Practice Upon the Learning of a Velocity Task
Austin, Dean A. – Research Quarterly, 1975
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Females, Grade 3
Pretask Speed Training and Movement Complexity
Jensen, Barbara E. – Research Quarterly, 1976
This article examines two hypotheses on the subject of pretask training: can a child learn a difficult task more efficiently by practicing first at a slower speed, or can he learn an easier task more efficiently by first practicing it at full speed. (JD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Theories, Motor Development, Nonverbal Tests