It makes complete sense that schools would turn to Dance Dance Revolution to spice up their PE programs. Many groups and organizations have already touted its ability to promote fitness and weight loss - and most students would readily agree that it is fun. That's a win, win for schools and kids.
From the NY Times: P.E. Classes Turn to Video Game That Works Legs
(post scripts: More than 10 years ago a good friend of mine was trying to think up games that promoted physical movement and subsequently physical fitness, I suspect that he'd be very proud of having that idea long before DDR took off...but probably also bummed that he didn't beat them to the punch. ...In another post script, students in another friend's grad class recently designed two games - both for the wii platform I believe - that promoted various forms of health and physical fitness. Having played a fair amount of wii now, and always being amazed at how realistic and active the games are, I suspect schools might soon be looking to expand their video game offerings to promote fitness.)
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