Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) is an exergame that uses dance pads and rhythm to provide a fun cardiovascular workout. It can be used in physical education classes as an untraditional activity that incorporates technology. DDR is enjoyable and social, allowing students to meet new people and improve their coordination, memory, and brain function through exercise. Implementing a DDR program would cost around $367 and could be funded through fundraising events like t-shirt and bake sales or a yearly DDR competition. The physical education department has already created a curriculum around DDR; the only remaining step is obtaining approval from the school board.

1. DDR: The New Revolution in Fitness

2. What is DDR? Dance DanceReolution Created in Japan by the Konami Company Uses a combination of timing and rhythmic skills

3. New Era Physical Education Untraditional activities Includes technology Use Exergames as a new way to exercise

4. Why DDR? Fun and very entertaining Cardiovascular work out

5. Socialization Meet new people Social interaction Make friends

6. 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.

7. Academic Benefits of Exercise Exercise can increase the neurochemical BDNF Like Miracle Grow for the brain Helps memory

8. Equipment(Number Needed) Dance Pads (2) Game Consol (1) Projector (1) Screen (1) DDR Game Disc (1)

9. 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)

10. Total Cost Cost for all needed supplies: $367.69 Fundraising can easily cover the cost

11. 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

12. Action Needed? After fund raising the only thing needed is the School Board’s Approval Physical Education Department has a pre-planned curriculum

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