Wii PE

Kids Use Wii for PE

http://www.tweentribune.com/content/kids-use-wii-pe

Reflection:

The article discusses how a school in Arkansas has been using Wii for PE, especially on days where the weather is non-compliant with outside activities. The school has about 12 Wii units, and sets up something akin to circuit training. With all of the sports and dancing games available, kids actually get a pretty good workout while playing inside with a video game console. With childhood obesity becoming such an issue in our country, finding fun and engaging ways to get kids active is important. I personally think this a great way to keep kids moving, even on days where it is too hot, raining, or cold outside. I have kids and a Wii system, and I can tell you that after Wii boxing for 10-15 minutes, you work up a pretty good sweat. Also, knowing middle school kids, it can sometimes be hard to find something they can relate to if they are not sporty types. The Wii appeals to sporty kids as well as those that may prefer playing video games, thus helping lots of kids. Run laps, or play some Wii tennis? I think Wii tennis probably wins. Most of the time.

Resources:

Workout with Wii:

http://www.workoutwithwii.com/

Wii Workout Games:

http://nintendo.about.com/od/toppicks/tp/bestwiiworkoutgames.htm