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It isn’t the same old gym class any more. Now, kids weigh more and move less, so a California school has tailored its physical education program to students who would rather play a video game than chase a ball. It's fun, effective, and it's probably nothing like any gym class you've ever seen.
To some educators, physical education programs have fallen short, fitness scores have been trashed and student interest in physical education is slipping.
But there are machines that kids fight to get on. It's Dance Dance Revolution or DDR. The concept is simple: follow the lighted arrows with your feet.
Never mind the bells and whistles. It's still a workout.
Now, instead of making kids exercise, the coach's challenge is to get them to stop.The kids really work up a sweat. They work on this fancy equipment once a week.
Now, kids will spend their lunch time, and money, playing the game.
The machines also teach things like balance, timing, and coordination. But some people learn faster than others.
It takes a lot of practice. And for sedentary students, that's the point.
To some educators, physical education programs have fallen short, fitness scores have been trashed and student interest in physical education is slipping.
But there are machines that kids fight to get on. It's Dance Dance Revolution or DDR. The concept is simple: follow the lighted arrows with your feet.
Never mind the bells and whistles. It's still a workout.
Now, instead of making kids exercise, the coach's challenge is to get them to stop.The kids really work up a sweat. They work on this fancy equipment once a week.
Now, kids will spend their lunch time, and money, playing the game.
The machines also teach things like balance, timing, and coordination. But some people learn faster than others.
It takes a lot of practice. And for sedentary students, that's the point.
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It isn’t the same old gym class any more. Now, kids weigh more and move less, so a California school has tailored its physical education program to students who would rather play a video game than chase a ball. It's fun, effective, and it's probably nothing like any gym class you've ever seen.
To some educators, physical education programs have fallen short, fitness scores have been trashed and student interest in physical education is slipping.
But there are machines that kids fight to get on. It's Dance Dance Revolution or DDR. The concept is simple: follow the lighted arrows with your feet.
Never mind the bells and whistles. It's still a workout.
Now, instead of making kids exercise, the coach's challenge is to get them to stop.The kids really work up a sweat. They work on this fancy equipment once a week.
Now, kids will spend their lunch time, and money, playing the game.
The machines also teach things like balance, timing, and coordination. But some people learn faster than others.
It takes a lot of practice. And for sedentary students, that's the point.
To some educators, physical education programs have fallen short, fitness scores have been trashed and student interest in physical education is slipping.
But there are machines that kids fight to get on. It's Dance Dance Revolution or DDR. The concept is simple: follow the lighted arrows with your feet.
Never mind the bells and whistles. It's still a workout.
Now, instead of making kids exercise, the coach's challenge is to get them to stop.The kids really work up a sweat. They work on this fancy equipment once a week.
Now, kids will spend their lunch time, and money, playing the game.
The machines also teach things like balance, timing, and coordination. But some people learn faster than others.
It takes a lot of practice. And for sedentary students, that's the point.