Wii Fit to replace Phys Ed in NYC schools? Who knows...

[Zeus]

Could it be that Wii Fit will potentially replace Phys ED across NYC public middle schools? Its possible reports the NY post who reveals that five schools are participating in a pilot of video game fitness.



The New York Post reports that five NYC public middle schools are participating in a pilot program of video-game fitness, including aerobics, yoga and balance-based games, using the Nintendo Wii Fit.

"I think anything that's going to help kids sweat and get moving can be a good strategy," said Lori Rose Benson, head of the Department of Education's Office of Fitness and Health Education.

Benson said she was personally not a "huge supporter" of the concept because it is expensive and limited in how many students can play at once.


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[gerbilboy]

This is sad, no wonder when I go to the US, I see obese people everywhere.

Video games are meant to be a form of entertainment, NOT exercise.

Wii fit can compliment a healthy lifestyle but it shouldn't be your main source of exercise....

[Swytch]

Sounds like a waste of Money...

[msanchez]

:confused: ....... who the hell comes up with these ideas? and what the hell can we do to make him stop?

[hartleyshc]

So where was the NES powerpad in PE when I was a kid?

[ThreeDog]

:confused: ....... who the hell comes up with these ideas?

Teachers who were taught in public schools ofc