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Which of the following is characteristic of proficient overarm throwing? Select all that apply.

The ________ system has sensory receptors in the inner ear and is responsible for determining head orientation and position.

Both maintenance of quiet stance and maintenance of dynamic balance (during movement) rely on anticipatory postural adjustments.

Very young children’s throws tend to consist of primarily what type of action?

Girls as a group do not use as advanced throwing patterns as boys, but girls benefit from instruction and practice.

Evidence from animal research indicates that self-produced locomotion and the associated perceptual experiences, compared with having the same perceptual experiences through passive movement, are necessary for normal development of visual perception.

Which of the following determine(s) how much catch-up growth takes place once a positive environment is restored following a period of retarded growth (due to a negative influence)? Select all that apply.

A very young child’s early attempts at sidearm striking often resembles early attempts at throwing overhand.

Genetic abnormalities are always inherited.

The developmental transition for arm action in the punt is (1) no use of the arms, (2) arm movement in opposition to the legs, (3) bilateral arm movement.