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Workbook
For Upper Elementary and Middle School Students
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Canadian Exergaming Research Centre
Wii Fit Workbook
Learning Outcomes:
• Students will be introduced to the technology of Wii Fit in an educational
environment
• Students will follow a structured set of guidelines when using the Wii Fit
• Students will explore the Wii Fit at their own pace with clearly defined
expectations.
• Students will be introduced to concepts and exercises related to balance,
flexibility, strength and endurance.
Age group:
• Upper Elementary
• Middle School
Getting Started
Power up the Wii Fit station by turning on the monitor (bottom button on the right side of
the TV) and the Wii console. The power on the Wii system will turn on and the screen
will display a prompt for you to activate your remote. After you have read it, press ‘A’
Point to the Disc Channel (top left on the Wii Menu) and press ‘A’. The Channel
Preview page will appear, when you are ready to begin, point to Start and press ‘A’. The
Strap Usage screen will be displayed, once you are ready, press ‘A’.
Use the ‘A’ button for all further selections you require in Wii Fit.
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The Wii Fit Plaza allows a player to select their established character or choose the trial
mode which allows a player to do a Body Test and/or select from a limited set of
activities and exercises without having to create a profile. Unless otherwise indicated,
students will only use the trial mode since there is a limit of eight Mii characters per
console.
Lesson 1 – Body Testing (follow the directions to begin activity)
• As indicated above, select the Trial Mode
• Choose a Guest Mii to play (your choice)
• OK
• Choose Body Test
• Enter your height in Ft and Inches
• Enter the year you were born
• Enter your birthday (month/day)
• Confirm height and birthdate
Body Test using the Wii Balance Board
• Place the balance board gently on the floor immediately in front of the monitor
(approximately 2 meters away)
• Softly use your finger to activate the power on the balance board and wait until
you’re instructed to stand on it
• Once it’s ready, stand on the balance board and let it recognize your body. Hold
still while the Wii Fit unit adjusts its sensors to your body weight
• Enter the weight of the clothes you are wearing: for consistency purposes, always
choose blue (light – 2lbs)
• Prepare to be weighed by standing still on the balance board and press ‘A’ when
ready
• Hold perfectly still while being measured for weight and centre of balance.
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Centre of Balance (COB) and Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Stand on the balance board with your feet spread equally apart and your body
straight. Wii Fit will be checking the balance of your posture and your BMI. Once
the measurement is complete, you will be able to see where your center of balance
is located and what your BMI is.
• Press ‘A’ to retrieve your COB and record the results in the boxes below
LEFT RIGHT
% %
• After you have recorded your COB values in the boxes above, Press ‘A’
• Write the helpful tip to assist you in improving balance in the space provided
• After you have copied your helpful balance tip, Press ‘A’
• Record your BMI in the box provided BMI
• Read the helpful tips about BMI
• Choose the green WEIGHT prompt
• Record your weight in the box provided
• Choose the green NEXT box lbs
• Describe what you learned about your weight and BMI
in the space provided below
• After you have completed writing your thoughts about what you learned. Press ‘A’ to
proceed to the body control balance tests
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“BMI is a measurement typically used to assess fitness in adults, but Wii Fit was created
so that players from ages 2-19 can get a BMI measurement as well. However, it’s
important to understand that there are differences in growth rates, so this data is for
information only. Please speak with your teacher if you would like to know more about
your BMI.
Body Control Balance Tests (indicate below which leg is your non-dominant leg)
• Which leg can you kick a soccer ball the farthest and hardest? This leg is called
your dominant leg. For this test you will be lifting your dominant leg and
balancing on your non-dominant foot.
Which foot will you be balancing on (left or right)? ____________
• Begin by selecting ‘A’ this is my non dominant leg
• Single leg balance test ‘A’
• Place your non-dominant foot in the centre of the balance board ‘A’
• Slowly lift your opposite foot and press ‘A’ when ready to begin test
• Complete the 30 second single leg standing balance test
• Record your non-dominant leg stability in the box provided %
left & right stability
Wii Fit Age
Your Wii Fit age will be calculated based on your balance-test results, taking into
account your actual age. This imaginary age is a fun way for Nintendo to provide
motivation for people to exercise so they can reduce their Wii Fit age. It has no scientific
value and should not be taken seriously.
• Press ‘A’ to see the fun Wii Fit age. Write down your Wii Fit age: _________
• Read the information on the Wii Fit age and press ‘A’ to move on
Training
This is a selection of 15 activities that you will try from the four categories of Strength
Training, Aerobics, Yoga, and Balance Games. On any given day, you will be asked to
try at least one activity from each category. Please follow the order of the activities and
complete the task for that day. There may be left-over time for you to explore or return to
your favorite games at the end of each lesson. For the remainder of lesson I (today) you
can scroll through the different categories and check out some of the activities on your
own
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Lesson 2 – Top Row Training
• Be sure that you are using the safety strap with the Wii remote. If you forget to
use the strap you will be removed from the Wii Fit station.
• Follow the directions from Lesson I to arrive at the Wii Plaza. Use the same
method to choose Trial and then select a Guest Mii and press OK
• Choose Training
• You will see five columns of activities. In this lesson you will complete the top
row from left to right. After you have completed all of the designated activities,
you may have time to explore other activities or return to improve your score in
any activity you have already completed
• Begin by starting in the top left corner with the single leg extension
Single Leg Extension
• Write down the purpose of the single leg extension in the space provided below
• Choose Demo to understand what is expected in the activity. If the balance board
is not turned on yet, gently press the power button on the back
• Wait until the balance board has started up, then step on when instructed to do so
• Read the instructions provided to you and press ‘A’
• Follow the Wii Fit trainer through the demonstration of how to properly do a
single leg extension
• Once the demo is complete, press the Start button and try the
single leg extensions by following your trainer
• Write down your score for the left and right leg _____ +_____ = _____
Left Right Total
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Ski Slalom
• Objective: Ski down the mountain while navigating between the flag gates
• Ski down the mountain slope and try to navigate through the flags for +1 point
each. You'll gain additional points the faster you complete the challenge. Take a
look at the Balance Board icon in the top-right corner; the blue bar along the top
represents the 'speed zone' -- try to keep your center of balance in that zone to
scoot down the mountain at top-speed
• Tip: The flag gates always alternate between the left and right sides, so try to turn
through each one so you're already facing the next!
• Press and enjoy the activity. Write down your result, ________sec
(the lower the number, the better!)
Hula Hoop
• Objective: The Hula Hoop activity requires you to swing your hips around in a
circle to keep the hoops spinning around your Mii. You'll also need to lean over
occasionally to catch additional hoops that other Miis throw at you.
• The faster you swing your hips, the more spins you will accumulate. If you catch
a hula hoop by leaning over while you are spinning you will be able to double the
number of spins. The more hoops you catch, the more spins you can get!!
• Keep those hips moving and don’t drop the hoop or you will be given the failure
notice
• Tip: Catching the hula-hoops can be tricky. Remember, it's based on weight, so
even if you're leaning to the proper side, your Mii won't respond unless you place
enough weight in the proper direction.
• Tip: One of the best way to ensure you catch the hoops is to extend your arms
straight above your head, then lean your entire body in the proper direction and
hold still.
• Press and enjoy the activity. Write down your result, ______spins
(the higher the number, the better!)
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Soccer Heading
• Objective: Head the soccer balls, but avoid the cleats and pandas
• Your teammates will take turns kicking soccer balls, cleats, or panda heads at you.
You'll score a point if you head a soccer ball, but you'll lose a point if a cleat hits
you, and three points if you get nailed by a Panda head
• You'll have to shift your body weight left/right to lean your Mii in either
direction. Keep in mind that you do not actually have to make a heading motion;
your Mii will take care of that for you -- just focus on lining yourself up with the
soccer balls (or dodging out of the way, in case of a cleat or panda head)
• Tips: During the slow sections, try returning your Mii to the center so that you can
quickly lean in either direction
• Tip: If both a soccer ball and a cleat/panda are flying at you, sometimes it's better
to avoid both altogether, instead of going for the ball and risk being hit by the
panda
• Press and enjoy the activity. Write down your result, _______pts
(the higher the number, the better!)
Half Moon (Yoga)
• Write down the purpose of the half moon pose in the space provided below
• Choose Demo to understand what is expected in the activity. If the balance board
is not turned on yet, gently press the power button on the back
• Wait until the balance board has started up, then step on when instructed to do so
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• Read the instructions provided to you and press ‘A’
• Follow the Wii Fit trainer through the demonstration of how to properly do the
half moon pose
• Once the demo is complete, press the Start button and try the half
moon pose by following your trainer
• Write down your score for the left and right leg _____ +_____ = _____
Left Right Total
Review and Explore Time
• If you have completed all of the previous activities, you can return to any of those
to improve your score or try out another activity of your choice.
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Lesson 3 – Middle Row Training
• Be sure that you are using the safety strap with the Wii remote. If you forget to
use the strap you will be removed from the Wii Fit station.
• Follow the directions from Lesson I to arrive at the Wii Plaza. Use the same
method to choose Trial and then select a Guest Mii and press OK
• Choose Training
• You will see five columns of activities. In this lesson you will complete the
middle row from left to right. After you have completed all of the designated
activities, you may have time to explore other activities or return to improve your
score in any activity you have already completed
• Begin by starting in the middle row on the left end with the Torso Twist
Torso Twist
• Write down the purpose of the torso twist in the space provided below
• Choose Demo to understand what is expected in the activity. If the balance board
is not turned on yet, gently press the power button on the back
• Wait until the balance board has started up, then step on when instructed to do so
• Read the instructions provided to you and press ‘A’
• Follow the Wii Fit trainer through the demonstration of how to properly do a torso
twist
• Once the demo is complete, press the Start button and try the torso
twist by following your trainer
• Write down your center of balance for the torso twist _____ +_____ = _____
Horiz Vert Total
• Tip: Notice how much wiggle you have in your horizontal and vertical center of
balance? In this case, the higher number is better and indicates more core
stability
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Ski Jump
• Objective: Glide down the ski jump tower and extend at the end
• Crouch down and get ready to ski down the slope! As you slide down the ramp,
keep your weight forward & center (in the blue circle zone) for maximum speed.
The red zone at end of the slope is where you need to "jump" -- but don't
actually jump on the Balance Board, instead stand straight up quickly and lean
forward
• You will get two jump opportunities in this activity
• Tip: Crouch! Not only will this ease your ability to apply proper weight to the
front of the board, but you have to crouch in order to "ski jump" at the end (by
standing straight up quickly).
• Tip: Don't actually jump! If you do, Wii Fit will quit the game right then and there
• Press and enjoy the activity. Write down your results below:
st
1 Jump _______m
2nd Jump _______m
Total __________m
(the higher the number, the better!)
Basic Step (dance)
• Objective: Step on and off the board in time to the rhythm
• In step aerobics, you have to step on and off the balance board in time to what's
shown onscreen. You'll get an "OK" for performing the move, but you'll obtain a
"perfect" if you nail the timing! The better your performance, the more energetic
the music becomes
• Tip: Timing the moves perfectly can be tricky. The ideal time to step on and off
the board is right as the list scrolls to the next move
• Tip: The music is actually synced to your movements, so try using it as a guide to
time your movements
• Press and enjoy the activity. Write down your results below:
Perfect Steps worth 2 pts _______times (high number is best)
OK Steps worth 1 pt _______times
Missed Steps worth 0 pts _______times (low number is best)
Total _______pts
(the higher the number, the better!)
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Table Tilt
• Objective: Tilt the board to roll the marbles into the holes
• You control how the table tilts by adjusting your weight on the board. You'll have
to carefully manipulate the board to roll the balls into the holes, without dropping
a ball of the side. If you do accidently drop a ball, the board will spin around 180
degree (possibly messing up other balls on the table) and will then drop the fallen
ball back onto the center
• Tip: The edge of most of the boards is curved slightly, creating a lip that can hold
a ball in place so long as you don't tilt the board too far. This is the key when
rolling multiple balls -- try focusing on one at a time, tilting the board just enough
to roll that ball toward the hole without causing the others to tip over the edge
• The key to winning is to roll the balls slowly and gently -- because the lip will
hold the marbles in, you can focus on just one at a time
• Press and enjoy the activity. Write down your result, # of levels
completed _______ or # of points if all levels completed _______pts
(the higher the number, the better!)
Warrior (yoga)
• Write down the purpose of the Warrior pose in the space provided below
• Choose Demo to understand what is expected in the activity. If the balance board
is not turned on yet, gently press the power button on the back
• Wait until the balance board has started up, then step on when instructed to do so
• Read the instructions provided to you and press ‘A’
• Follow the Wii Fit trainer through the demonstration of how to properly do a
warrior pose
• Once the demo is complete, press the Start button and try the
warrior pose by following your trainer
• Write down your score for the left and right leg _____ +_____ = _____
Left Right Total
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Lesson 4 – Bottom Row Training
• Be sure that you are using the safety strap with the Wii remote. If you forget to
use the strap you will be removed from the Wii Fit station.
• Follow the directions from Lesson I to arrive at the Wii Plaza. Use the same
method to choose Trial and then select a Guest Mii and press OK
• Choose Training
• You will see five columns of activities. In this lesson you will complete the
bottom row from left to right. After you have completed all of the designated
activities, you may have time to explore other activities or return to improve your
score in any activity you have already completed
• Begin by starting at the bottom left corner with the Lunge
Lunge
• Write down the purpose of the Lunge in the space provided below
• Choose Demo to understand what is expected in the activity. If the balance board
is not turned on yet, gently press the power button on the back
• Wait until the balance board has started up, then step on when instructed to do so
• Read the instructions provided to you and press ‘A’
• Follow the Wii Fit trainer through the demonstration of how to properly do the
Lunge
• Once the demo is complete, press the Start button and try the
Lunge by following your trainer
• Write down your score for the left and right leg _____ +_____ = _____
Left Right Total
(the higher the number, the better!)
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Tightrope Walk
• Objective: Cross the tightrope without losing balance...but watch out for the trap
• You don't actually have to walk in order to cross the tightrope. Instead, you
merely have to alternate between shifting your weight from side to side in order to
mimic walking (walking on the spot). Each time you do, your Mii should take a
step forward, as long as you're balanced. Occasionally, an Iron Jaw will impede
your path -- to jump over it, crouch down, and then stand up quickly (but don't
actually jump!)
• Tip: Wait until the iron jaw is right in front of you before jumping, otherwise you
may land right on top of it
• Tip: Don't jump unless you're totally centered on the rope, otherwise you'll leap to
the side and fall off, failing the challenge
• Press and enjoy the activity. Write down your result, _______yds
(the higher the number, the better!)
• If you completed the Tightrope Walk, write down your time, _______
Basic Run
• Objective: Jog in place at a constant speed to keep pace with your trainer
• This on-the-spot running activity has you jog in place as your Mii runs through
various courses on the map (see appendix)
• You do not use the Wii Fit Balance Board for this activity
• The game has you place a Wii Remote in your pocket to count your steps instead
of pounding away on the Wii Fit balance board
• If you have two Wii Remotes, you can run with a friend in 2-P Run Mode
• Tip: The Wii Remote is most accurate when placed vertically in your pocket. If
your pocket's too large for a good grip, try holding onto it instead
• Tip: The most important part of jogging is maintaining the same pace -- by doing
so, you can actually exceed 100%
• Tip: If you see a dog run past, try chasing after it by running really fast to find an
alternate route
• Press and enjoy the activity. When you are finished your run,
write down your burn rate, _______%
(the higher the number, the better!)
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Balance Bubble
• Objective: Maneuver the bubble through the course without touching the walls
• In this task, you'll steer your Mii Bubble through a hazard-filled course by leaning
around on the balance board -- the further you lean, the faster the bubble travels in
that direction
• Tip: Go right at the split-path, as it's significantly wider.
• Tip: If you move fast, you can avoid confrontations with the bees!
• Press and enjoy the activity. Write down your result, _______yds
(the higher the number, the better!)
• If you completed the Balance Bubble course, write down your time, _______
Tree pose (yoga)
• Write down the purpose of the Tree pose in the space provided below
• Choose Demo to understand what is expected in the activity. If the balance board
is not turned on yet, gently press the power button on the back
• Wait until the balance board has started up, then step on when instructed to do so
• Read the instructions provided to you and press ‘A’
• Follow the Wii Fit trainer through the demonstration of how to properly do the
Tree pose
• Once the demo is complete, press the Start button and try the Tree
pose by following your trainer
• Write down your score for the left and right leg _____ +_____ = _____
(the higher the number, the better!) Left Right Total
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Lesson 5 – Flexibility and Strength Training
• Be sure that you are using the safety strap with the Wii remote. If you forget to
use the strap you will be removed from the Wii Fit station.
• Follow the directions from Lesson I to arrive at the Wii Plaza. Use the same
method to choose Trial and then select a Guest Mii and press OK
• Choose Training
• You will see five columns of activities. In this lesson you will complete the far
left column and the far right column. Since you have already completed all of
the designated activities once, this is your opportunity to improve your score in
the activities related to flexibility (yoga) and strength.
• When you have completed the six activities, you may have time to explore other
activities or return to improve your score in any other activity you have already
completed
Record your scores for each test below
Single Leg Extension
• Write down your score for the left and right leg _____ +_____ = _____
Left Right Total
Torso Twist
• Write down your center of balance for the torso twist _____ +_____ = _____
Horiz Vert Total
Lunge
• Write down your score for the left and right leg _____ +_____ = _____
Left Right Total
Half Moon (Yoga)
• Write down your score for the left and right leg _____ +_____ = _____
Left Right Total
Warrior (yoga)
• Write down your score for the left and right leg _____ +_____ = _____
Left Right Total
Tree pose (yoga)
• Write down your score for the left and right leg _____ +_____ = _____
Left Right Total
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Lesson 6 – Balance and Aerobic Training
• Be sure that you are using the safety strap with the Wii remote. If you forget to
use the strap you will be removed from the Wii Fit station.
• Follow the directions from Lesson I to arrive at the Wii Plaza. Use the same
method to choose Trial and then select a Guest Mii and press OK
• Choose Training
• You will see five columns of activities. In this lesson you will complete the
middle columns (2ND, 3RD, & 4TH). Since you have already completed all of the
designated activities once, this is your opportunity to improve your score in the
activities related to balance and aerobics.
• When you have completed the nine activities, you may have time to explore other
activities or return to improve your score in any other activity you have already
completed
Record your scores for each test below
Ski Slalom
Write down your result, ________sec
Ski Jump
1st Jump _______m
2nd Jump _______m
Total __________m
Tightrope Walk
Write down your result, _______yds
If you completed the Tightrope Walk, write down your time, _______
Hula Hoop
Write down your result, ______spins
Basic Step (dance)
Perfect Steps worth 2 pts _______times (high number is best)
OK Steps worth 1 pt _______times
Missed Steps worth 0 pts _______times (low number is best)
Total _______pts
Basic Run
Write down your burn rate, _______%
Soccer Heading
Write down your result, _______pts
Table Tilt
Write down your result, number of levels completed _______ or number of points
if all levels completed _______pts
Balance Bubble
Write down your result, _______yds. If you completed the Balance Bubble
course, write down your time, _______
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Lesson 7 – Body Re-test and Free Play
• Be sure that you are using the safety strap with the Wii remote. If you forget to
use the strap you will be removed from the Wii Fit station.
• Follow the directions from Lesson I to arrive at the Wii Plaza. Use the same
method to choose Trial and then select a Guest Mii and press OK
• Choose Body Test
• Enter your height in Ft and Inches
• Enter the year you were born
• Enter your birthday (month/day)
• Confirm height and birth date
Body Test using the Wii Balance Board
• Place the balance board gently on the floor immediately in front of the monitor
(approximately 2 meters away)
• Softly use your finger to activate the power on the balance board and wait until
you’re instructed to stand on it
• Once it’s ready, stand on the balance board and let it recognize your body. Hold
still while the Wii Fit unit adjusts its sensors to your body weight
• Enter the weight of the clothes you are wearing: for consistency purposes, always
choose blue (light – 2lbs)
• Prepare to be weighed by standing still on the balance board and press ‘A’ when
ready
• Hold perfectly still while being measured for weight and centre of balance.
Centre of Balance (COB) and Body Mass Index (BMI) Re-test
• Stand on the balance board with your feet spread equally apart and your body
straight. Wii Fit will be checking the balance of your posture and your BMI. Once
the measurement is complete, you will be able to see where your center of balance
is located and what your BMI is.
• Press ‘A’ to retrieve your COB and record the results in the boxes below
LEFT RIGHT
% %
• After you have recorded your COB values in the boxes above, Press ‘A’
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• Was there a difference in your Center of Balance from the fist day? Explain why.
• Press ‘A’
• Record your BMI in the box provided
• Read the helpful tips about BMI BMI
• Choose the green WEIGHT prompt
• Record your weight in the box provided
• Choose the green NEXT box lbs
• Did you BMI change from the last time, explain why or why not?
• After you have completed writing your thoughts about what you learned. Press ‘A’ to
proceed to the body control balance tests
Body Control Balance Tests (indicate below which leg is your non-dominant leg)
• For this test you should be doing exactly the same as lesson 1. You will be lifting
your dominant leg and balancing on your non-dominant foot.
Which foot will you be balancing on (left or right)? ____________
• Begin by selecting ‘A’ this is my non dominant leg
• Single leg balance test ‘A’
• Place your non-dominant foot in the centre of the balance board ‘A’
• Slowly lift your opposite foot and press ‘A’ when ready to begin test
• Complete the 30 second single leg standing balance test
• Record your non-dominant leg stability in the box provided %
left & right stability
Was there a difference between the Balance test in Lesson 1 and this one? Why?
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Wii Fit Age
• Press ‘A’ to see the fun Wii Fit age
• Did your Wii Fit age change? What is it now? _______. Is it more or less? _____
• Read the information on the Wii Fit age and press ‘A’ to move on
• You will see five columns of activities. In this lesson you will have time to
explore any of the activities
Appendix
• Basic Run – Wii Fit Island Map
References
• Game Spot website - http://www.gamespot.com/features/6191333/index.html
• Google Images - http://images.google.ca/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi
• IGN Entertainment website - http://guides.ign.com/guides/949581/
• Wii Fit User Guide – Nintendo of America, 2007-2008
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