The Importance of Physical Fitness:
In its most general meaning, physical fitness is a general state of good physical health. Obtaining and maintaining physical fitness is a result of physical activity, proper diet and nutrition and of course proper rest for physical recovery. In its simplest terms, physical fitness is to the human body what fine-tuning is to an engine. It enables people to perform up to their potential. Regardless of age, fitness can be described as a condition that helps individuals look, feel and do their best.
What is Nintendo Wii?
The Wii video game console is built around the experience of the Wii remote, a Bluetooth-wireless, motion-sensitive controller that can be used in a variety of ways. The Wii ships with the Wii Sports video game, a collection of fun sports titles that really demonstrate the controller's capabilities. In Wii Bowling, you move the controller in a bowling motion to line up the ball, and Wii Baseball lets you pitch and swing by moving the remote.
But it extends beyond simple games. You're able to swing swords, throw football passes, and drive vehicles just by moving the controller. The remote can also be used as a traditional Nintendo controller, with a D-pad and A and B buttons. There's an expansion port on the side of the remote for adding additional sub-controllers, such as the Nunchuk controller with its analog stick (one remote and one Nunchuk ship with the video game console). This gives you additional motion-sensitive control for more advanced games.
Mr. Damian Coggshall
Physcial Education Teacher
How Can Nintendo Wii Help?
Playing on the Nintendo Wii is first of all a lot of fun. The games are intuitive and they make you move and sweat! Another big plus is that not only will you enjoy, but also your kids, friends and other family members. From now on losing weight is a fun social happening for young and old.
The Obesity Epidemic of Our Future:
Since the 1970s, the percentage of overweight kids and adolescents in the United States has more than doubled. Today, 10% of 2- to 5-year-olds and more than 15% of children between the ages of 6 and 19 are overweight. If you combine the percent of kids who are overweight with the percent of kids who are at risk of becoming overweight, about one out of three children are affected.