Field Studies:
Classroom Seating for Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Therapy Balls Versus Chairs [2003-  by Denise Lynn Schilling, Kathleen Washington, Felix F. Billingsley, Jean Deitz]
Banff Elementary Study : Stability Ball Use in the Classroom [2007 - by G. Gamache - Hulsmans]
 

Use of the Stability Ball as a Chair in the Classroom [2000 - by L.Witt]

*Key ideas from a variety of articles*
 

Sitting on the Stability Ball as a Chair:

The Gym Ball as a Chair for the Back Pain Patient: A Two Case Report
 "Sitting Target" School & University Magazine
The Healthy Way to Sit and Exercise at the Same Time by Paul Chek

 

Movement & Learning:

Action Based Learning
 Ann Arbor Huron High School
 A to Z Teacher Stuff (Brain Based Learning and Teaching)
 Body & Brain - Jeff Haebig
 Brain Gym
 Physical activity and learning go hand in hand, expert says
 Mayo Clinic [Dr. James Levine] : Classroom of the Future
 Moving and Learning - Rae Pica [many super articles]
 Movement and Learning
 "Smart Moves - Why Learning is Not All in Your Head"
10 Reasons to Promote Emergent Literacy through Movement & Active Learning
 Why Move in the Classroom [Our Brain Buddies Community]
Ergonomics in the Classroom:

Future classroom by Mayo Clinic Researcher Dr. James Levine
 "Balanced Sitting Posture on Sloping Seat"
"School Furniture"
 "Stretching Minds, Bodies in Class" 


Physical Fitness & Learning:
Press Release from IHPRA
 Iowa Health and Physical Education Readiness Alliance
 
Ergonomics in the Office:

 New path to fitness: Have a ball at Work [from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Vikki Oritz]
 
 

 

 


 

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Hudson, WI 54016
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WittFitt is a consulting company who promotes the integration of the stability ball into the classroom environment to enhance learning, in combination with offering an ­­­­effective tool for the physical education setting.  The mission of WittFitt is to educate children and adults about the importance of proper posture, active sitting and the strengthening of muscles while fostering a wellness climate in each classroom.  Our comprehensive program leads schools/districts through the preparatory stages and effective implementation, with lifetime support/consultation.  Teachers are educated on how to safely and effectively implement the use of stability balls through our customized training designed to fit each unique classroom environment, meet student needs and link with district/state standards.  Teachers receive our WittFitt “Having a Ball” Manual [and/or PE Reference Guide] with lessons to prepare students to sit on the ball as a chair. 

WittFitt promotes the use of the stability ball as a sitting device to enhance the learning environment and provide ergonomic seating.  Benefits of sitting on the ball: promotes learning through movement, allows 'active sitting,' enhances attention and concentration, assists in improving posture, improves blood flow to all parts of the body [especially the brain], strengthens core [postural] muscles and back muscles, improves balance and coordination, and adjusts for customized fit.  As a comprehensive program, we train teachers and provide all of the related materials for both teachers and students.  The program is customized to fit the needs of any classroom.  The WittFitt Teacher Guide is a teacher-ready guide to prepare students to sit on the stability ball and safely integrate balls into the classroom.  The guide also outlines movements and stretches on the ball as part of the daily routine.  The WittFitt Teacher Training is a half-day session outlining the components of the teacher guide, modeling lessons and practicing stability ball movement and stretches.  Training is provided on-site or via phone.  Our stability balls are burst-resistant, latex-free exercise balls with legs for added stability and easy storage.  A variety of balls are available to fit all ages and sizes.  WittFitt consultants maintain on-going contact with principals, teachers and other staff throughout the school year to provide support.