TY - JOUR
T1 - Physical constraints on the movement of disabled performers
AU - Burton, Allen W.
AU - Wade, Michael G.
PY - 1990/1/1
Y1 - 1990/1/1
N2 - This chapter discusses the most common disabilities, the nature of the physical constraints found in those disabilities, and the impact on movement skill and performance. The chapter examines historically the idea of physical constraints as a means of discussing motor skill development. It is only recently that a constraints perspective—especially a physical constraint perspective—has gained popularity among researchers in the area. Two major research approaches have been used in examining the relationship between intrinsic physical constraints and movement performance in non-handicapped children. First, correlational studies have evaluated the degree of relationships between body size, physique, strength, and motor performance in children. However, the second research approach—the direct manipulation of a morphological variable— allows for inferences regarding cause and effect.
AB - This chapter discusses the most common disabilities, the nature of the physical constraints found in those disabilities, and the impact on movement skill and performance. The chapter examines historically the idea of physical constraints as a means of discussing motor skill development. It is only recently that a constraints perspective—especially a physical constraint perspective—has gained popularity among researchers in the area. Two major research approaches have been used in examining the relationship between intrinsic physical constraints and movement performance in non-handicapped children. First, correlational studies have evaluated the degree of relationships between body size, physique, strength, and motor performance in children. However, the second research approach—the direct manipulation of a morphological variable— allows for inferences regarding cause and effect.
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U2 - 10.1016/S0166-4115(08)61178-4
DO - 10.1016/S0166-4115(08)61178-4
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:77956778713
SN - 0166-4115
VL - 74
SP - 89
EP - 106
JO - Advances in Psychology
JF - Advances in Psychology
IS - C
ER -