What Is The ACTIVE PRACTICE BOARD?
New
Whole-Class Fitness Program -
any number of students - with One Wii Fit®
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Made in the USA
Lightweight, Durable PVC plastic
4 Non-Slip Pads Top & Bottom
Reversible - Washable
Non-Allergenic per MSDS
Patent Pending Design
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Also
called the "Active Fitness Board" |
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This
innovative accessory product provides step-action involvement and realism
for group fitness programs using the globally popular Nintendo Wii®
Fitness Plus system.
The Active Practice / Fitness Board is NOT an electronic
device, and has no interraction with the Wii console. It is a place-holder,
low impact step surface accessory for those who want to follow the action
in a class environment using the Wii®
Fitness Plus as "digital fitness trainer".
Using the new Active Practice Board - whole fitness classes can now "follow
the Wii Trainer" step-by-step with the Wii Fit's Yoga, Aerobics and
Strength Training programs. These newly designed Active Practice Boards
(patent pending) are used as low-impact step-surfaces and "place-holders"
during Wii Fit exercises.
One person designated "Fitness Trainer" controls the class action
with the system's hand held "Wii-mote", and provides live action
step timing using the trainer's Wii balance board. Any number of fitness
class participants may join in and follow the live or the Wii trainer
using the Active Practice Board
for step-action realism, stay in place and get an equally effective workout
at the same time.
The Wii®
Fitness product, as a structured fitness "digital trainer" system,
is an excellent addition to any school's PE curriculum. There's just never
been a way to use it and engage multiple students at the same time, until
now. First tested and approved at South Elementary School, Grandville,
Michigan by Mr. Tim Arends PE administrator, who also is helping develop
the first Wii Fitness Class Program Guidelines For Schools.
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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate release Monday 03/16/09
GRANDVILLE, MICHIGAN SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1ST IN NATION TO OFFER FULL-CLASS WII FIT PROGRAM
Dateline March 16th, 2009
A new product and program using the Nintendo Wii Fit will soon be making
new inroads with schools as the first multiple-participant, whole-class,
whole school fitness regimen in a new fitness program in use at South
Elementary School in Grandville, Michigan.
Principal Chuck Schultz and Physical Education teacher Tim Arends today
accepted a complete Wii Fitness system and 30 new “Active Practice Board”
(assigned product name) from the inventor, Mr. Jeffrey Kusmierz, to test
and validate the innovative Active Practice Board and the new fitness
program’s value. The objective of this new accessory and program is to
more fully interest and engage all students in fitness and regular exercise
using a very popular entertainment system that has enormous impact capability
on our children’s health, both mental and physical.
Up to now, Wii Fit has basically been a one-person fitness activity. Mr.
Kusmierz, president of Active Plastics, Inc. in Caledonia, Michigan, has
solved the problem of engaging multiple participants for the very popular
Nintendo Wii Fit, by creating and manufacturing a lightweight, anti-skid
fitness board accessory for use with the Wii Fit.
The Practice Board is not electronic and isn’t connected to the Wii console—it’s
purpose is to serve as a low-impact step surface and place holder for
Wii Fit exercise activity. Multiple students are fully engaged in the
Wii Fitness yoga, aerobics and strength training activities using the
Active Practice Board to “practice” and match trainer movements on the
functional Wii Fitness Balance Board. Using display style video projectors,
all students can easily see the on-screen guidance of the Wii Fitness
“trainer”.
Active Plastics, inc. is a veteran and family owned small business established
in 1999 in the custom acrylics fabrication market. The innovative Active
Practice Board (assigned trademark name) is manufactured here exclusively
in West Michigan.
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Updated Press Release
Thursday May 7th, 2009
South Elementary of Grandville, MI on May 13th, 2009 will host the first
professional video taping session of student classes using the Wii Fit
Together PE fitness program created by Mr. Timothy Arends, PE instructor
and the “Active Practice Board” by inventor Mr. Jeffrey Kusmierz, owner
of Active Plastics, Inc..
The purpose of the video will be for promotional use on WiiFitKids.org
and WiiFitSchools.org websites being created by Mr. Kusmierz specifically
for promotion of this innovative product and use of the Wii Fitness system
in school fitness programs.
Schools can purchase the “Wii Fit Together Program” for $1,250 complete
with Wii console, Wii Fit Balance Board and software and 30 Active Practice
Boards delivered (does not include TV or Video monitor). Schools that
have Wii Fit already can purchase Active Practice Boards separately.
Teachers will enjoy the ease of setup and class structure using the Wii
Fit Together Program Setup and Guidelines authored by Mr. Timothy Arends,
PE - included free with the program and will be available and updated
online at WiiFitKids.org. Full web site and national promotions are scheduled
to begin July of 2009, interested schools may contact Mr. Kusmierz through
the web at “WiiFitKids.org” or “WiiFitTogether.org” using the email links
there. Since it’s implementation at South Elementary, Mr. Arends has noticed
students are more excited about fitness and doing Wii Fit in school together,
and experiencing a greater sense of leadership and teamwork as a whole
class regimen.
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BENEFITS AND FEATURES
FULL-CLASS / WHOLE SCHOOL WII FITNESS PROGRAM
multiple-participant, whole-class, whole school fitness regimen
new accessory and program is to more fully interest and engage all students
in fitness and regular exercise using a very popular entertainment system
that has enormous impact capability on our children’s health, both mental
and physical.
VARIETY—Aerobics—Yoga—Strength training + balance game activities
Up to now, Wii Fit has basically been a one-person fitness activity.
Solved problem of engaging multiple participants for the very popular
Nintendo Wii Fit
Structured, fully customizeable fitness lesson plans PLUS the Wii system
can be used for OTHER school functions, fundraising, events, fairs, etc.
lightweight, anti-skid fitness board accessory for use with the Wii Fit.
The Practice Board is not electronic and isn’t connected to the Wii console
Nominated for Michigan Innovation Award 2009
Low-impact step surface and place holder for Wii Fit exercise activity.
Multiple students are fully engaged in the Wii Fitness yoga, aerobics
and strength training activities using the Active Practice Board to “practice”
and match trainer movements on the functional Wii Fitness Balance Board.
Using display style video projectors, all students can easily see the
on-screen guidance of the Wii Fitness “trainer”.
Schools that have Wii Fit already can purchase Active Practice Boards
separately.
Teachers will enjoy the ease of setup and class structure using the Wii
Fit
Program Setup and Guidelines included free with the program and will be
available and updated online at WiiFitKids.org.
students are more excited about this fitness program and doing Wii Fit
in school together experiencing a greater sense of leadership and teamwork
as a whole class regimen.
Perfect companion accessory for Wii Fitness classes Students are focused.
Students stay engaged with instructor.
Chance to be class leader.
Team work building. Low cost—high value.
high educational & fitness value
Durable—lightweight—non-slip– reversible—washable—safety edges
Students talk about the class after class and at home with parents
Most children know of or have heard of the what the Wii Fit is
LONG TERM FITNESS INVESTMENT Little more than $3.00 per in a 400 student
school
Easily funded, possible school donation, grants, gift, quick fundraiser
Provides structured programs for fitness—in any school, anywhere
Everyone wins—top to bottom in any school
Perfect for community centers, summer activity programs, fitness centers,
retirement communities, hospitals, rehab centers, hotels, clubs and summer
camps, and more.
Lifetime guarantee against breakage
Easy to structure ease or difficulty for 1st-12 grades
System has other beneficial uses for in class and after class activities
Excellent summer fitness activity center concept
Supplements existing PE class options
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