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Gender Differences in Throwing Form of Children Ages 6–8 Years During a Throwing Game
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
  • Kevin Lorson, Wright State University - Main Campus
  • Jaqueline D. Goodway
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2008
Abstract

The study purposes were to describe throwing form and gender differences before and after instruction during a game. Children’s (ages 6–8, n = 105) throwing form was assessed while they played a game (snowball) using the Body Component Assessment for Throwing in Games to determine the modal developmental levels for the step, trunk, and forearm components. Each student received four 30-min sessions of throwing instruction. There were significant (p < .017) gender differences at each session and for each component. A Wilcoxon-Signed Ranks Test revealed differences (p < .017) between pretest and after instruction for boys’ trunk and forearm components and girls’ step and trunk components. The improvement after instruction and gender differences were similar to those found in a controlled, practice context.

DOI
10.1080/02701367.2008.10599481
Citation Information
Kevin Lorson and Jaqueline D. Goodway. "Gender Differences in Throwing Form of Children Ages 6–8 Years During a Throwing Game" Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Vol. 79 Iss. 2 (2008) p. 174 - 182 ISSN: 0270-1367
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kevin-lorson/11/