DDR: The New Revolution in Fitness

What is DDR?

Dance Dance Reolution

Created in Japan by the Konami Company

Uses a combination of timing and rhythmic skills

New Era Physical Education

Untraditional activities

Includes technology Use Exergames as a

new way to exercise

Why DDR?

Fun and very entertaining

Cardiovascular work out

Socialization

Meet new people

Social interaction

Make friends

Examples of What We Would Grade? Psychomotor:

At the end of the class, students will demonstrate competency of the beginner level by scoring a 60% or higher accuracy level on the song.

During the skill practice, the student will dance a complete beginner song and complete 75% or higher accuracy on the whole notes.

Academic Benefits of Exercise

Exercise can increase the neurochemical BDNF

Like Miracle Grow for the brain

Helps memory

Equipment(Number Needed)

Dance Pads (2) Game Consol (1) Projector (1) Screen (1) DDR Game Disc (1)

Cost

Dance Pads: $11.23 x 2 Game Consol (Playstation 2): $ 99.99 Projector: $ 134.99 Screen: $ 85.25 DDR Game Disc: $ 25.00

› (Prices according to Amazon.com)

Total Cost

Cost for all needed supplies: $367.69

Fundraising can easily cover the cost

How to Raise Money

Physical Education T-Shirt Sale

Bake Sale at Spring Concert

Annual DDR Competition › Hold a competition

with a $5 entry fee each year

Action Needed?

After fund raising the only thing needed is the School Board’s Approval

Physical Education Department has a pre-planned curriculum

Questions, Comments, Concerns

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