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Ammons, R. B. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 1988
A review and commentary on the previous article discusses the effects of stabilized retinal images on performance and the perceptual organization of a patterned skill. Future research on distribution-of-practice is considered. (JD)
Descriptors: Drills (Practice), Performance Factors, Psychomotor Skills, Skill Development
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Weiss, Maureen R. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2008
Being asked to give the Charles H. McCloy research lecture is one of the highlights of the author's academic career. Although McCloy's primary area of expertise was measurement and the analysis of motor skills, he also shared an avid interest in youth development through sport and physical activity. In this article, the author features youth sport…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Observational Learning, Sport Psychology, Social Environment
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Knight, Christopher A. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2004
Theoretical and practical issues related to the neuromotor control of a golf swing are presented in this paper. The typical strategy for golf training consists of high volume repetition with an emphasis on a large variety of isolated swing characteristics. The student is frequently instructed to maintain consistent performance in each swing with…
Descriptors: Freedom, Psychomotor Skills, Motor Development, Theory Practice Relationship
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Reeve, T. Gilmour – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2004
One purpose of the McCloy Lecture is to remember C. H. McCloy. Previous presenters have provided excellent summaries of McCloy's career (Christina, 1999; Lee, 2002; Thomas, 2000) and highlighted his scientific and academic contributions to our field and the organization now known as the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation…
Descriptors: Psychomotor Skills, Skill Development, Reaction Time, Scholarship