May 16, 2013 in Strategies by smiamy
Non-traditional exercises such as Zumba, Pilates and even yoga are finding their way into your child’s physical education classroom. These exercises are a great way to introduce young audiences to new activity. With exergames dedicated to these exercises, physical education teachers who may be less comfortable leading these types of exercises on their own can […]
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in Effectiveness, Strategies by smiamy
It’s midafternoon in the third grade, time for a spelling test. You might picture fidgety, drowsy children confined to chairs. Not so in Lori Switzer’s classroom in southern New Mexico. Instead, students jump to their feet, ready to dance and laugh with Nintendo Wii’s Just Dance game. At two Southern New Mexico elementary schools, standing […]
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August 9, 2011 in Strategies by migarza
By: Michelle Garza Using videogames to get our kids moving The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommends that kids get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Studies have shown that regular physical activity, especially throughout the day, leads to better academic performance and can have a positive impact […]
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June 23, 2011 in Strategies by migarza
By: Marc Scott Depression in seniors is a serious issue. The American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry reports that nearly 15 in 100 seniors suffer from severe depression — a rate nearly twice that of non-seniors. Exergaming, however, can help seniors create and maintain social relationships as well as benefit from exercise. Exergames are video games […]
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May 15, 2011 in Strategies by migarza
The PlayStation 3 (PS3) was first released in 2006. The major feature of the console is its robust multimedia capabilities. Not only does it function as both video game console and web browser, it can be used as a CD, DVD and Blu-Ray player as well, The PS3 was also the first Blu-ray player on the market. […]
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