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  • Motor Neuroscience
  • Human Movement Science
  • Biomechanical Analysis

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  • Established gender differences in throwing performance are often attributed to anatomical and physiological factors.
  • Coordinative aspects of motor skills, crucial for throwing, have been less explored regarding gender disparities.
  • Understanding these differences is vital for a comprehensive view of human motor control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the contribution of coordinative aspects to gender differences in a simplified forearm throwing task.
  • To examine how age and throwing experience influence gender-based performance disparities in coordination.
  • To explore potential underlying factors such as spatial abilities and video game experience.

Main Methods:

  • A large cross-sectional study analyzed a simplified forearm throw, minimizing anatomical advantages for males.
  • Spatiotemporal metrics and rhythmicity were assessed to quantify coordination and performance.
  • Data were collected in a large cohort within an outreach activity setting, allowing for robust quantitative measures.

Main Results:

  • Overall performance error was similar in younger and older groups but attenuated in middle-aged individuals.
  • Gender differences in spatiotemporal coordination persisted, particularly in middle-aged females exhibiting timing errors.
  • Females with throwing experience showed similar performance to males, suggesting experience can reduce disparities.

Conclusions:

  • Coordinative aspects, specifically timing and strategy development, contribute to gender differences in throwing, independent of anatomical advantages.
  • Age-related changes in coordination and potential influences of spatial abilities may explain persistent gender disparities.
  • Motor neuroscience should consider gender differences more broadly, including coordinative skills, to advance the field.