A test of motor stage theory was conducted to screen cross-sectionally for the existence of "horizontal structure" among motor sequences within four movement components of overarm throwing and overarm striking for force. Subjects were 58 preschool and elementary school boys. Findings are discussed. (Author/MT)

Studies were designed to test the prediction that spatial search strategies in infants may be influenced by locomotor experience. The pattern of findings suggests that infants with efficient modes of locomotion are more likely than others to profit from the experiences generated by locomotion. (RJC)

This paper reviews and analyzes the term "exploration" as used with selected models associated with the instruction of children. (MT)

Twelve myths regarding aquatic programs for young children are addressed and clarified. Comprehensive research by aquatic experts, developmental specialists, and medical researchers is called for. (MT)

This article identifies three types of training--cognitive, psychomotor, and affective--and states that a training which ignores one of these types of training may be deficient. The author cites an unfortunate parachuting program that neglected to include psychomotor skills. (JB)

The article describes a group motor-route activity to help mulitply handicapped blind students develop a complete understanding of spatial-movement concepts and to increase their cognitive motor skills. (Author/CL)

Results of a study conducted in 14 villages of Sui Lin Township, Taiwan, suggest the hypothesis that, under conditions of extreme economic impoverishment and among children within populations where energy protein malnutrition is endemic, there is an inverse relationship between incidence of morbidity in infancy and measures of motor and mental…

As part of a longitudinal study, home observations were made of 14 Down Syndrome and 19 nonretarded infants at 6.5 months and 17 months. Findings stressed the importance of early compensatory training involving Down Syndrome infants and their parents in the home environment. (CL)

Examples are provided of ways in which gross motor activities are integrated into mathematics, language arts, social studies, art, and music and creative movement concepts for preschool- and primary-age children with special needs. (CL)

This paper describes six Ultimate Flag Games which offer a change from traditional games and sports that are usually geared toward athletically inclined students. These new games, aimed at middle school through college students, allow for success from the least-skilled through the most athletically talented students. Players are ability grouped…

Tests run with children to detect musculoskeletal deficits, especially rheumatoid arthritis. (JA)

Suggestions for circus-related physical activities. (SP)

Practice of motor skills while in a state of fatigue results in performance impairment, but learning is not affected. (CK)