I blame WiiFit.
Singapore School Uses Wii for PE
A school located in the Sengkang area of Singapore has added the Nintendo Wii to its physical education repertoire.
North Vista Primary School is using the videogame technology to help teach sports to its students, with two weeks out of each five week session utilizing the Wii. Asia One reports that the high-tech means of physical education is a way for the school to connect with its students, who principal Phua Kia Wang called “digital natives.”
The indoor PE classes also overcome the problem of oppressive heat in the region. Outdoor PE classes were previously limited to early mornings to avoid the heat, now PE classes can be scheduled with impunity throughout the day.
The school has also invested in heart rate monitors for older students to ensure they do not over exert themselves.
The article further notes that researchers from Nanyang Technological University are eying the effect videogames can have on children’s attitudes towards exercise.
