Exercising in Schools
According to a recent article in the San Francisco Chronicle, West Virginia Public Schools are bringing Dance Dance Revolution to the classroom. They’re planning on bringing these games to 765 schools across the state.
If you’ve never seen Dance Dance Revolution, you’re certainly not missing anything. It looks something like this and it’s insane how good some kids are. You basically try to follow the pattern of lefts, rights, ups and downs that fall down the screen to make a rhythm. Some kids are so insanely good, however, that they stomp their feet to and fro and it’s “amazing” to watch. But to bring these games to schools — to try to reduce obesity? Wow. That’s a stretch.
apsalsman
See, I disagree. I think it may not be the BEST way to help cut down on fat kids, but, really, if it’s gonna get kids off their asses, then good. And, coming from someone who’s done it, it really is a serious workout. Especially if you go for a good 30 - 40 minutes.
Hugs and kisses.
January 30th, 2006 at 9:14 am