It allows children to move freely and creatively with thought and purpose. It is NOT recess. It can be the vital link to learning using the kinesthetic, spatial and musical modes of learning. It develops valuable life skills such as leadership, discipline, innovation, creativity and enhanced communication. Most importantly it gives children guidance in the areas of planning a healthy lifestyle and making the right choices.
Children are sporadic exercisers who alternate between vigorous activity and rest.
Watch your children play. They will go as hard as they can for a short period and then stop to rest. After a very brief rest, they are off again. Children are high volume exercisers who generally do not engage in continuous high intensity exercise. The EPM was developed for adults and has been applied to children.