Successful fitness video game program adds 30 new middle and high schools across the country.
"Integrating Just Dance into our physical education program has been an incredibly fun experience for everyone,” said Jessica Shawley, AAHPERD/NASPE National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year from Moscow Middle School, Moscow, ID. “No matter the student's or teacher's skill level, all could participate at their level and get better each time."
Just Dance is the world’s No. 1 dance game franchise. With over 42 million units sold to date worldwide, the game has become a cultural phenomenon recently winning the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for “Favorite Video Game” and the Teen Choice Award for “Choice Video Game.”
The vision of AAHPERD is “Healthy People – Physically Educated and Physically Active!” Headquartered in Reston, VA, AAHPERD is the largest organization of professionals involved in physical education, physical activity, dance, school health and sport—all specialties related to achieving an active, healthy lifestyle. Founded in 1885, its mission is to advance professional practice and promote research related to health and physical education, physical activity, dance and sport by providing its members with a comprehensive and coordinated array of resources, support and programs to help practitioners improve their skills to further the health and well-being of the American public.