A physical education program for learning fundamental throwing movements: through activities for children in lower grades

Abstract

Based on the educational experimental method, we investigated the effectiveness of instruction programs for learning fundamental throwing movements. There were 58 participants who were second-graders(28 boys and 30 girls). Using the program that was developed(10 instructions of physical education), we instructed participants in"the active play of throwing."We analyzed their throwing activities from the viewpoints of throwing motion and softballthrowing distance. Throwing motion significantly improved in four of four criteria, and improvement in softball-throwing distance was significant. Participantsʼ feelings about sprints and this programʼs practice had become significantly favorable.