How does it work? Cyber Coach teaches pupils dance and fitness routines via a large-screen projector. Professional coaches are pre-recorded, demonstrating a range of activities including cheerleading, Bollywood dancing and step aerobics. Pupils then follow the coaches' instructions step by step by watching the big screen.
What do the pupils think? Ronan Dunne, head teacher at St. Columba's, says Cyber Coach has made PE more popular. "We are delighted to have been given the opportunity to launch this 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," he says.
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