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HHP's Wii Studio Getting Rave Reviews.
The HHP department has been winning rave reviews and media attention for its recently opened Wii studio. The studio will be utilized by the Wii Performance class (PEB 4197) during the fall semester. The Wii Performance class is part of HHP's Activity Program. Equipped with 10 Wii stations, the studio and the class have proven to be very popular among students.
The Wii Studio has been featured in media around the world, some of its media mentions are listed below.
HHP Chair Dr. Charles Layne interviewed on Voice Of America - China.
Voice of America News - China, featured the Wii Studio in a story broadcast on Oct 2, the segment included an extensive interview with HHP chair, Dr. Charles Layne.
Read the story as posted on The VOA China website - pdf version (English translation via Google Translate - pdf)
French daily, France Soir features the Wii Studio
French Daily newspaper, France Soir, featured HHP's Wii Studio in an article on Sept 23rd.
pdf version (English Translation via Google Translate - pdf version)
The Wii studio was featured on NPR's "All Things Considered" on Sept 10, 2009.
The segment included an indepth interview with HHP chair, Dr. Charles Layne.
HHP Chair Dr. Charles Layne talking about the Wii Studio on Fox News.
HHP Chair Dr. Charles Layne was interviewed on Houston's FOX 26 morning news, in a segment featuring HHP's wii studio. Click on the image below to view the clip
The Houston Chronicle featured the Wii Studio in a front page article on Sept 7th 2009.
The article was titled "UH fitness courses reach a whole new level - University adds Wii video game classes to get students in shape"
Below is an excerpt:
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A number of schools use Wii sports games in recreation programs. Charles Layne, chairman of health and human performance at UH, said students there can earn an hour of credit for playing, just as they can for traditional physical activity classes like basketball, soccer or weight lifting. |
HHP's Wii studio was featured in a segment on WB39 news on Sept 2, 2009.
Click on the image below to see the clip:
The Daily Cougar, featured the new studio in an article titled "Wii now part of classroom" on August 28th 2009.
Students in the Wii Studio (photo courtesy: Justin Flores/The Daily Cougar)
An excerpt from the article:
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The Wii fitness course offers a one-hour credit, but has seen a solid turnout so far |
Read the entire article (pdf version)
The studio was also featured in a UH news article by Marisa Ramirez: "Wii Stay Healthy: Class Incorporates Popular Video Game"
An excerpt from the article:
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"We thought this was a good way to reach those students who might not take a weight-training class or a soccer class, but would play an active game like a Wii Fit or Wii Sports," said Ben Hoffman, instructor for the new Wii Performance class. "These students still will learn about nutrition and health and fitness that will help them out in the long run." |
Click here for more information and pics of the studio.
The Wii Studio story, carried by The United Press International (UPI) and the Associated Press (AP) has been featured in newspapers and gaming sites around the world.
Some of the media mentions of HHP's Wii Studio are listed below
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Attracting Students to Physical Education With Wii - Inside Higher Ed
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Wii Classes Required to Pass PE - BeefJack.com
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University offers Wii-based gym class - UPI
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College Offers Credit for Playing Wii Sports - NBC - Dallas Fortworth
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UH students earn credit for playing games - ABC 13 Houston
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Game Guru (Gaming portal)
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UH Offers Wii-Style Fitness Classes - Channel 10 News
- Professor, is Dance Dance Revolution going to be on the midterm? - Los Angeles Times
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UH Offers Wii-Style Fitness Classes - Indiatimes
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - Examiner.com
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes. - KCBD, NewsChannel 11
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - NOLA.com
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - Bryan/College Station - www.theeagle.com
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - NJ.com
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes : KOHM FM
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - al.com
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UH Offers Wii-Style Fitness Classes - Houston News Story - KPRC
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - KHOU.com
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - ledger-enquirer.com
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - News 8 Austin
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - Topix
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - MassLive.com
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - El Paso Times
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - mlive.com
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - KFDA - NewsChannel 10
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Victoria Advocate | Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - Corpus Christi, TX - www.kristv.com
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - wacotrib.com
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - PennLive.com
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Games News » Blog Archive » Houston offers Wii-style fitness
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - Syracuse.com
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - Shoutback
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes. - KCBD, Lubbock
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - KLTV 7
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes- www.inform.com
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - Examiner.com
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Houston Offers Wii-Style Fitness Classes - Congoo
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Games News » Houston offers Wii-style fitness
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - AP
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - www.newstin.com
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UH Offers Wii-Style Fitness Classes - treehugger.com
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - zergwatch.com
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Fitness training – Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - thesqueezecafe.com
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - Dallas Morning News
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College Credit for Wii Exercise Class - arkansasmatters.com
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College Offers Credit for Playing Wii Sports - NBC Philadelphia
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - The Bryan-College Station Eagle
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University offers Wii-based gym class - redOrbit
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University offers Wii-based gym class - Unreal Playground
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University Offers Wii-Based Gym Class - OfficialWire
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University offers Wii-based gym class - newsonfeeds.com
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Controversial New Exercise Class on Diet and Weight Loss - Nutritiondata.com
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UH students get credit for a Wii bit of fitness | Houston & Texas - Mixx.com
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Houston offers Wii-style fitness classes - NewsChannel 10 / Amarillo, TX
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University of Houston offering Wii Performance (PEB 4197) The Tanooki
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College Offers Credit for Playing Wii Sports | NBC Los Angeles
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U. of Houston offers credit for Wii fitness classes | KENS5.com - San Antonio
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College Students Get Credit for Playing 'Wii Fit' - switched.com
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Wii Now Part Of Classroom - MTV U
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University of Houston adds Wii Class to Fall Schedule - fitnessbusinesspro.com
- Playing Wii Can Earn Students Physical Education Credits - gamefwd.org