An element recognition apparatus (100) segments three-dimensional skeleton information including a subject performing a series of performances, acquired in chronological order, into a plurality of units in accordance with a predetermined rule. The element recognition apparatus (100) determines whether a postural motion corresponding to a first unit among the units is a first motion having a feature indicating that the subject is stationary or a second motion different from the first motion. The element recognition apparatus (100) determines, based on a determination result corresponding to the first unit and a recognition result of recognition on the type of moving motion in a second unit that is continuous with the first unit, an element corresponding to the combination including at least the first unit and the second unit.