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About The Active Cup

The Active Cup is a free school movement challenge that turns screen time into active play. Developed by DCU researchers and academics, the games use movement as the controller - helping children build confidence, coordination, and movement skills through fun, active gameplay.

 

Facilitated by Healthy Kidz, this pilot programme is designed to encourage more children to move both in school and at home in the lead-up to Sports Day and Active School activities.

The app is free to download and currently available on iPhone and iPad (iOS only).

Sign Your School Up

Sign your school up for free by clicking the banner above. Schools will receive a login, simple setup instructions, and access to the Active Cup games and support hub.

How to play

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1. Calendar

See your progress

The app features a calendar that helps the players and schools monitor how many days they have played, and how many days they have left. 

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2. Set Up

How to set up Device

Place device on a stable surface just below hip height. The game is best played on a tablet in landscape mode. If you're using a phone, you might prefer to play the games in portrait mode.

Take two steps back. Make sure you can see your full body on the screen. 

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3.GAMES

Ski Game

Run on the spot with high knees to build your avatar's endurance. Then, move to the skiing phase. Sway your shoulders left and right to steer your way down the slopes. Collect the hearts to build endurance, ski over the pink grids to get a turbo boost. 

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3. Games

Tennis Game

You control the racket using your body. Side step left and right to make sure the racket hits the ball. Hit the ball in the centre of the racket for extra points. 

 

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4. Points

Win an Active Cup

Play every day to score points for your school. See what tier you are in daily (gold, silver, bronze) and try to win at least gold cup over the challenge 

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5. Remember

Play Everyday

Try to play every day for two weeks. 

This will help your school win a prize. And, this will help you improve your moves!

Download the app

Visit the app store to download the Healthy Kidz App & get your school in the game - today!

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