2008-2009 Product Validation Pilot:
Activity Works in the Classroom

Over the 2008-2009 academic year, Activity Works was launched in 38 classrooms across five school districts in Long Island, New York. During the IRB-approved Evaluation Study, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System sought to measure the impact of the program's proprietary kinetic protocol on approximately 800 children in grades 1 through 3.

At the conclusion of the year-long trial, teachers reported high satisfaction levels. In particular, they noted lasting effects beyond the duration of the exercise, citing:

• Better Classroom Behavior: Post-exercise behavior was notably improved as students were provided a means by which to burn off excess energy.
• Renewed Focus: Educational content is fun, while encouraging healthy choices.
• Enhanced Performance: After burning off excess energy, students are recharged, refreshed and ready to learn.

Educators attributed the above effects to the professionally developed program content, quality production and student-based tracking and reward structure, reporting that students were eager to participate in their daily Activity Works adventures.

All five pilot districts have since adopted the program.

Educator Testimonial
"Activity Works provides a welcome opportunity for everyone to get up and expend some of the boundless energy our students have ... "

A Nod to Convenience
In addition to praising the academic affects of the program, teachers gave high marks for convenience. Activity Works is a complete plug-and-play solution, requiring little to no set-up time. Teachers simply hit "play" on the CD or DVD player and off students go.