Abstract

SANTOS, Ilca et al. Asymmetry analysis of overarm throwing and kicking motor patterns in children.. Rev. Port. Cien. Desp. [online]. 2006, vol.6, n.2, pp.188-193. ISSN 1645-0523.

Performance asymmetry in the fundamental motor patterns of the overarm throwing and kicking was analyzed in 46 children aged 6 and 7 years old. Children performed 3 trials of both the overarm throwing and kicking with each limb. Performance of contralateral limbs was analyzed on the basis of qualitative analysis, as proposed by McClenaghan & Gallahue (7). The inferential analyses of the number of observations in each component involved in the fundamental patterns of the overarm throwing and kicking indicated effects of asymmetry in the initial, elementary and mature stages. The findings are discussed in terms of necessity of a bilateral development of the fundamental motor patterns in childhood.

Keywords : fundamental motor patterns; asymmetry; overarm throwing; kicking.

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