Abstract
Cup stacking is a relatively new activity which has been promoted at conferences for physical educators as having many direct and indirect benefits, such as improved quickness. This study examined the influence of a cup-stacking instructional unit on reaction and anticipation times of 69 children in Grades 2 and 4. Within each grade participants were assigned to an experimental or a control group. The former received a 3-wk. instructional unit following the lesson plans provided by the promoters of cup stacking. The control groups received a standard physical education curriculum. Analysis indicated no significant differences in reaction and anticipation times between the groups before and after practicing the instructional unit.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 869-876 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Perceptual and Motor Skills |
Volume | 101 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2005 |