Studies
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Right and Left Brain Activation
- Bilateral Coordination
- Fitness
- Brain Building
- Video Games: Friend or Foe
- Gray Matters
- Body/Brain Connection
- Distribution of Practice
- Energy Expenditure
- Reading Scores
- Reading Performance
- Target Heart Rate
- No Gym? No Problem!
- Meeting SHAPE Standards
- Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
- Fine Motor Proficiency in Down Syndrome
- Colorado Represented at National SPEAK Out! Day
- Improves Reading Test Scores and Cross-Patterning Brain Development
SHAPE America's National Standards define what a student should know and be able to do as result of a quality physical education program. States and local school districts across the country use the National Standards to develop or revise existing standards, frameworks and curricula.
Standard #1
The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
Standard #2
The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
Standard #3
The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
Standard #4
The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
Standard #5
The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.
Speed Stacks believes that sport stacking fits right in to the SHAPE definition of positive PE.
- teach a variety of physical education activities that make physical education class fun and enjoyable
- create maximum opportunities for students of all abilities to be successful
- promote student honesty, integrity and good sportsmanship
- guide students into becoming skillful and confident movers
- assist students in setting and achieving personal goals
- provide specific, constructive feedback to help students master motor skills
- afford opportunities for students to succeed in cooperative and competitive situations
- prepare and encourage students to practice skills and be active for a lifetime