Describes how sensory perception and diagnostic performance can be used to provide a rational basis for developing a general theory of vocational competence in the trades and technologies. (GR)

Based on a thesis submitted to the Graduate School of Purdue University by the first author. (Author)

Video games have a potential role in analysis of motor learning through laboratory tasks. This article discusses why games meet the requirements of laboratory tasks and suggests types of training and research that could be carried out using them. (PP)

This article describes the playground of the future. Its design would promote both defined and creative play opportunities for all children including the handicapped. Also discussed is the equipment that would be useful in developing all children's perceptual motor abilities in 11 different areas. (JM)

Instructors of professional preparation courses for teachers have too often neglected responsibility for application of theory into practice. The Basic Stuff Series is envisioned as a medium through which disciplinary scholars and professional physical education practitioners can share their expertise. (JN)

Two experiments tested the effects of crawling-onset age, amount of crawling experience, and testing age on avoidance of the deep side of a visual cliff apparatus by human infants. Crawling-onset age disciminated between infants because crawling during the tactile phase interferes with later visual control of locomotion. (Author/RD)

For 20 dental students the relationships of field dependency, scores on the dental admissions test, grades in technique courses, and time and error scores on mirror-tracing tests were studied. Preliminary results indicate that study of the perceptual-cognitive styles of dental students may have utility in counseling and admissions. (Author/SJL)