Research studies done at the University of Chemnitz, Germany, “Physiological and psychological effects of a Drums Alive® Intervention in comparison to a conventional Sport Therapy program with digressional symptomatic patients” – Jacqui Böhr 2012, showed that a Drums Alive® workout in comparison to conventional Sport Therapy training was particularly beneficial for this population. The combination of movement and music, rhythm, and drumming motivated and allowed patients an avenue for stress release. The Drums Alive® Intervention showed a significantly higher rating of FUN and engagement in comparison to the conventional Sport Therapy intervention.
- Utilize music that is fun, motivating and engaging for you and your students. For music and choreography ideas, see the Drums Alive® Kids Beats and Bambini Beats CDs. These CDs have a variety of fun songs and written choreography notes that are engaging and fun for the older adult population.
- Create an easy “FUN” choreography using the basic elements of the Drums Alive® Basic and Locomotor skills. (See the Drums Alive® Basic Instructor Manual or the Drums Alive® Basic Online Home Study Instructor Course)
- Experiment with the various formations such as a circle, parallel lines, dice, The X, to create your choreography.(See the Drums Alive® Basic Instructor Manual or the Drums Alive® Basic Online Home Study Instructor Course)
- Make sure to do something different that will motivate, inspire and provide the element of FUN into your workout.
