Cyber Coach inspires school children to get fit and active
7 April 2009
A Knowsley primary school has introduced the
latest
technology into their PE lessons, after securing
lottery bid funding.
St Columba’s Catholic Primary School in Huyton is the first in
the borough to pioneer their own Cyber Coach system, in which
pupils are taught various dance and fitness routines via a large
screen projection.
Professional coaches are pre-recorded whilst demonstrating their
routine, which can then be projected onto a large screen for pupils
to follow step-by-step.
The system, which was originally designed for use in leisure
centres, offers a whole host of fitness sessions, including
cheerleading, bollywood dancing and step-aerobics. The
manufacturers of Cyber Coach are hoping to develop the system to
offer curriculum lessons to schools.
Rónán Dunne, Headteacher at the school said “We are delighted to
have been given the opportunity to launch this exciting new scheme.
Both staff and pupils really enjoy using Cyber Coach which is also
a great way of encouraging the children to get more active. We
would like to thank the lottery for supporting us with our bid and
making this possible.”
Mr Dunne is also hoping to start a parent and child after-school
club which will give parents the opportunity to join in Cyber Coach
with their children.
Councillor Graham Wright, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services
commented “The system is a fantastic use of the latest technology
and is a great way of bringing fun and something different into the
school’s curriculum. It is great to see one of our schools
investing in this unique system and I am sure other schools will be
inspired and also follow suit.”
Photo: Children in St Columba’s Catholic Primary School
get fit and active using Cyber Coach
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Knowsley’s Flickr account
For more information, please contact:
Emma Duvall
Graduate Communications Officer
Knowsley Council
0151 443 3675