Subjects chose Nintendo Wii Sports games to play on their own – tennis, bowling, baseball, golf or boxing Feb. 25, 2010 – New research suggests a novel route to improving the symptoms of subsyndromal depression (SSD) in senior citizens through the regular use of “exergames” – entertaining video games that combine game play with exercise. In a pilot study, the…
The PE4life Resource Conference (formerly known as the PEP Grant Resource Conference) is an annual event that highlights current and past PEP Grant winners – their successes AND lessons learned. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and learn from those who have been there and done that. This event is designed to not only help you navigate your way through…
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL — Motion Fitness is proud to announce their partnership with Humana Games for Health in the distribution efforts to bring The Horsepower Challenge and activity based online game play to more communities throughout the country. “The Horsepower Challenge,” developed by Humana, is a unique exercise/video-game program intended to increase kids’ activity to improve their health. Participating students are…
Opinion Piece: The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition Our Physical Education friends have a lot of different opinions and while we may or may not agree with all of them, we definitely value their input and want them to keep on talkin’! Check out what C.J. Cain, Physical Educator from Panther Run Elementary in Lake Worth, FL has…
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
