title: Effects of chromatic targets on a throwing task for subjects referred for learning disability.
abstract: The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of chromatic and achromatic targets on performing a throwing task for subjects referred for learning disability. 20 boys referred to the Perceptual Motor Development Center practiced under achromatic or chromatic target conditions. After 5 practice bouts, each subject immediately performed on the opposite condition. When subjects were aware of chromatic and achromatic target alternatives, chromatic targets facilitated performance.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003118:Color Perception; D003463:Cues; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D009048:Motor Skills; D014796:Visual Perception