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Caukins, Sivan Eugene, Jr. – 1971
Literature is reviewed which discusses the role of proprioceptors in basic perceptual and motoric functions. The author cites research on the functions of the muscle spindles in controlling muscles which in turn provide energy, stimulation, and activation of the central nervous system. Research on the relation of motor functions to language…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Kinesthetic Methods, Kinesthetic Perception, Learning Modalities
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Arendt, Robert E.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1991
A quantifiable regimen of supplemental rotary vestibular stimulation was administered in a cross-over longitudinal design to 11 nonhandicapped and 10 Down's syndrome infants. Results indicated that supplementary rotary vestibular stimulation produced no measurable gain in motor ability. Greater gains were exhibited in the early phase of the study,…
Descriptors: Downs Syndrome, Infants, Kinesthetic Methods, Kinesthetic Perception
Fox, Connie – 1990
Use of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) "Basic Stuff" (1981) series (which includes six texts explaining each concept and three texts illustrating their use in the elementary, middle, and secondary schools) is recommended for physical education teacher preparation programs. A study was undertaken…
Descriptors: Body Image, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Kinesthetic Methods
Capon, Jack J. – 1975
This textbook on basic movement activities for children in the primary grades is divided into two sections. The first section presents methods of evaluating the physical strengths and weaknesses of individual children. The seven tests outlined and illustrated provide the teacher with the means for assessing each child's abilities and potential for…
Descriptors: Body Image, Eye Hand Coordination, Kinesthetic Methods, Kinesthetic Perception