Here are 10 apps to get you moving with your iPhone or iPad (in no particular order). You can click on the links to get more information about the apps. 1. Dance Party Zoo – dance and iphone measures your rhythm. 2. Walk N Play – track physical activity with the iPhone 3. Footsteps – […]
The Journal of Pediatrics published research that measured the physical activity of 199 eight year old children. Wrist accelerometers were worn to determine if there was an association between physical activity and parent/teacher rated psychiatric problems in the eight year olds. The results indicated that “higher overall physical activity and more time spent in more […]
Recent research indicates that when children are given choices of what toys to play with physical activity time increases especially in girls. One aspect of the study gave children one active toy to play with which resulted in boys increasing active play time by 1.3 times more than girls. Another part of the study gave […]
After seeing this on Pinterest, I thought this would be a great idea for children to practice handwriting or add in some physical activity (a silent game). You can download the free speech bubbles to use and some ideas to go along with them over at YourTherapySource.com
There are currently funding opportunities (up to $4000) for Fuel Up to Play 60. They are accepting application from schools enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60. If you are not enrolled you can join online. The money can be used to promote healthy eating and physical activity. You can read more about the opportunity […]
A recent study published in Pediatrics compared activity levels of two groups of children given a Wii. There was 78 children, ages 9-12, who participated. Each child was given a new Wii console of which none had previously owned. One group of children were asked to choose one game that was fitness focused ie Wii […]
A study to be published in the Journal of Attention Disorders indicates that physical activity helped to improve the coordination, motor skills and ability to process information in children with ADHD. Ten children (9 boys and 1 girl) with ADHD participated in a physical activity training program for 3x/week, 45 minute sessions during lunch, over […]
Here is a cute sign with some suggestions for children to play outdoors. Sometimes they just need some basic ideas to get started. Hang this by your back door or in the therapy room so kids can tear off an activity idea. Go to YourTherapySource.com to download the sign and print it.
I love to test out apps that require whole body movement. So far I have not been impressed with many and don’t even bother sharing them. Here is one that has some potential…I guess. I am not overly excited about it but I have decided to mention it and see if anyone has some great […]
Another study has been published touting the benefits of physical activity in children and its effects on their mental health. A longitudinal study was done in Australia with the researchers reporting the following: “Our main findings are that higher levels of fitness are resulting in lower levels of depression and stress and greater body satisfaction […]