Program of Collaboration with Local Communities Development of Teaching Materials and the Practice of Dance to Directly Increase the Physical Strength of Children

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This research paper contains an analysis of the outcome of the "M-KID'S Exercise Project" (School Year 2006-2009) that was jointly developed by the (University) Dancing Laboratory and the Miyazaki City Board of Education (representing the local community) in order to promote the physical strength of children in Miyazaki City (hereafter M-KID'S) and foster their enjoyment of physical exercise.During the project period, achievement of and challenges to the project were identified from three perspectives : Use music with exercise, Establish a symbol of M-KID'S, and Nurture healthy growth of body and mind. Furthermore, a new program was proposed and carried out to spread the project results throughout the local community.