Rolling Meadows, IL, March 14, 2012 – Motion Fitness announces the release of theMOVE+, an economical group exergame targeted for school children of all ages. Developed by industry experts, the MOVE+ incorporates basic fundamentalmovements in dance and step, fitness charts, and brain readiness patterns. Simple to advance dance and step routinesprovide the participants with a variety of songs to choose…
The AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition is the only event of its kind; encompassing a trade forum of over 350 products and service providers, organizations, and manufacturers in the health and physical activity fields. On average more than 5,000 physical and health education and fitness professionals attend the AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition each year. Two-thirds of the attendees work…
Physical Education at the Naperville School District hasalways been about providing every student with a variety of challenges thatwill contribute to the development and maintenance of their physical,cognitive, and affective well being. At Naperville they believe physicaleducation is a lifelong process, which is the primary responsibility of thestudent, shared by home, district and community. Students at Naperville areprovided with the…
In a recent publication by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine entitled “Exergaming and Older Adult Cognition”, researchers concluded that Virtual reality-enhanced exercise, or“exergames,” combining physical exercise with computer-simulated environments and interactive videogame features, can yield a greater cognitive benefit for older adults than traditional exercise alone. In a quotedirectly from the study, “We found that for older adults, virtual-realityenhanced…
Thursday March 1, 2012, 8:30am to3:30pm PreconferenceEvent to the DuPage County PE Institute Day (Naperville, IL) on March 2,2012 This Professional Development / Exergame Education Workshopshows you the exciting possibilities of how using technology, combined withgames, and physical activity can enhance and enrich the lives of generations. Exergame Education Workshop Date: March 1, 2012 Time: 8:30am to 3:30pm Location: Bulls Sox Training Academy 6200 River Bend…
The Exergame industry hits the right buttons to providesolutions for the Top 20 Worldwide Fitness Trends for 2012, recently releasedby ACSM. According to an annual survey conducted by the AmericanCollege of Sports Medicine, “Children and obesity, dance workouts, and Group personaltraining were top fitness trends predicted for 2012.” Other activities making the top-20 list included Fitnessprograms for older adults, Exercise…
Since opening its doors in 1992, Mall of America® hasrevolutionized the shopping experience and become a leader in retail,entertainment and attractions. Mall of America is one of the top touristdestinations in the country as well as one of the most recognizable brands. Mall of America has earned anational reputation for entertaining guests. From musical acts to celebritybook signings to fashion…
Imagine a child-friendly exercise room withcomputer-generated devices that make kids look forward to exercising. Well that is exactly what you will find at Knuckleheads Gym! Knuckleheads provides a fun gym workout experience for kidsby using the latest interactive computer game/exercise technology. Knuckleheads is the place where everyone can have fun, get in shape and meet new friends. Sowhether your…
The Brandywine YMCA is an association of people of all agesand ethnic groups that strive to cultivate the human potential, self- esteemand dignity of all people. The Brandywine YMCA is an organization that exists toenrich the emotional, physical and social life of all individuals, families andour community. When it comes to trying to find something that can beemotional, physical, AND…
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The popularity of ExerGaming™ is growing rapidly in schools,YMCAs, fitness clubs, and homes across the country. The significant rise in interest caused me towonder about the impact of this new trend on student motivation and teacher involvement in schools. My own first-handexperience with ExerGaming™ in an elementary setting gave me some preliminary answers to those questions. What Iobserved was incredibly…
Stall High School’s “Brain Room” looks less like a classroom and more like a first-class fitness center with $50,000 in workout machines and computers. But this is where Paulette Cryer takes her chemistry class to review for an upcoming test on the periodic table’s history and trends. One student pumps his legs on a StairMaster as he matches elements with…
