For most of us, the “Old PE” met the needs of a select few. Everyone else was often left with a lifetime of bad memories and demeaning experiences. Today, the “New PE” is about developing a healthy lifestyle and teaching the whole child. The “New PE” core values have helped our Fitness Scores rise to tops in the State, but…
Exergame Fitness Advisory Board Member “Dan Lawler” speaks about implementing Exergaming in Schools…. A year ago, I was able to implement an Exergaming lab in my school. It was one of the most exciting interventions I had ever experienced in over 30 years as a principal. Unfortunately, I retired before I could see the expected benefits that the lab would…
The iDANCE Wireless Dance and Step System was debuted at the Arbor Vitae – Woodruff School in Wisconsin, USA. After obtaining a School PEP Grant, Woodruff School was determined to keep Wisconsin school kids healthy, active and fit by using active gaming products that keep kids engaged and excited about staying fit during school hours. After consulting with Bill Abel “Exergame Fitness…
The Shape of the Nation Report provides a current picture of physical education (PE) in the American education system. Incremental improvements have been made in the last few years in the number of states that now require PE (17% increase) and student assessment in PE (26% increase). However, the Report shows that more states now allow waivers and exemptions from…
PRESS RELEASE | Original Source Here Carol M White PEP Grant winner Marvin Christley talks about his Physical Education Program with the New Haven, CT School districts. With over 18+ years as a physical education teacher and over 5+ years as a grant facilitator, Marvin is leading the way to keeping kids active, healthy and fit by introducing a new…
The 2010 Games for Health Conference at the Hyatt Harborside Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts May 25 to 27th was spectacular! This was a huge hit this year for Exergame Fitness USA and our 3rd consecutive year attending the Games for Health summit and by far the biggest and best. The three-day conference offered over 55 sessions featuring 100 speakers covering…
Health professionals, including nurses, may find a new and frustrating problem facing them on the job, presented by childhood obesity. The numbers are staggering, showing that childhood obesity has become a nationwide epidemic. While the nation is addressing the problem, illnesses that affect obese children often become obstacles in helping them to lose weight. Hence, obese children often become obese…
Check out Exergame Fitness as they demonstrate the world’s top Exergaming products at the 2010 Games for Health Conference located in Boston, MA – May 25th -27th. Exergame Fitness USA: exergame.com Games for Health 2010: www.gamesforhealth.org
POCATELLO — The Gold’s Gym plaza keeps growing, and the businesses there feed off each other. In one way or another, they’re all focused on healthy living. The plaza now includes Gold’s Gym, dental and physical therapy practices, Subway, a day care focused on Gold’s customers, Sunsations spa and tanning, Marigolds, a wine and delicacies shop that will offer healthy…
This interactive event featured FOX45 and CW Baltimore stars, Baltimore athletes, and exhibitors from area health, fitness and wellness businesses and organizations. Included in this expo in partnership with Fox45 Baltimore was Exergame Fitness USA. Exergame Fitness brought the iDANCE Wireless Dance and Step System, Gamercize FIFA Soccer System, XaviX Power Dash, The NeuroActive BrainBike and the Makoto Sports Arena.…
Original Media Source Here In Boston between May 24th and 27th, the annual Games for Health conference takes place. If you are a member of The Exergame Network’s Skype calls, Wiki, LinkedIn or Facebook collaboration groups then here’s a chance to meet outside the virtual world! Talking of Virtual Worlds, the 25th (traditionally known as pre-conference day) has both “Virtual…
Physical Education Department George Velarde has transformed the school’s traditional physical education program, introducing students to the “New P.E.” Rather than focusing on traditional team sports, his program stresses individual student fitness. He has received numerous accolades for his achievement. George Velarde was recently awarded a Gold Medal by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness in a Sports Spotlight Awards…
