SMARTfit™ Play Pods User Manual
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1. Unlike other fitness equipment which may require additional insurance SMARTfit Play Pods have been approved by the Fitness Insurance Industry for use under general liability insurance Please check with your insurer to confirm insurance laws in your state PARTICIPANTS SHOULD CONSULT A DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM The content of this workout program is made available with the understanding that Multisensory Fitness Inc disclaims all responsibility for any injury incurred as a consequence of participating in this program without first consulting a physician or otherwise qualified health care professional Thank You Enjoy your new SMARTfit system Multisensory Fitness Inc www multisensoryfitness com Table of Contents Chapter EE 3 Welcome to SMARTfit High Intensity Cognitive Training 3 SMARTfit Conditioning for the Mind and Body How Wworks 3 Kinesthe tic Learning eisite dices ess Eeer onsen sanaidees chide aTa EEEE AEE EA EAn EER EEEE AEE ET na aE 3 Eege 5 System Settings on Your SMARTEFIt Play Pod System ccssscccccecessssssseceeecsesssesssaeeeeeessessesseaeeeeees 5 System lee In EE 5 System Settings And Operation 6 Th systemn CPU eege eege EE EEN 6 Chapter E 8 CPU Setup and Controller Instructions eccessceesceeeeeeeceeeeeeaaeceeaeeseeeeesaeeeeaaeceeaeeseaeeeesaeeeeaaeseeeeeesas 8 Setup th CPU E 8 Charging Your Play POS EE 8 System Start Up and Iomttaltsation 8 System Menu2. s vestibular system controls balance and spatial awareness which facilitates a student s ability to place words and letters on a page Tracking specific patterns letters and numbers while engaging the whole 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com body using a noodle ball or hands in some of the games promotes the brain s ability to encode symbols Multisensory training protocols can better approximate natural settings and are more effective at developing sensory and motor neuro pathways providing an ideal framework that the brain uses for academic concepts Scientific evidence strongly supports that the integration of learning and movement or exercise to stimulate production of neurotrophic factors This helps repair brain cells prevent cognitive decline improve learning and promotes sensory motor activity performance 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com Chapter 2 System Settings on Your SMARTfit Play Pod System System Options Wired These systems are hard wired onto walls and run off 110 electrical outlets A B Wireless Wireless systems require a 110 electrical outlet for the CPU and the rechargeable wireless pods can communicate with the CPU within a range of 100 feet A single CPU can run up to 24 wireless pods Pods can operate for up to 2 hours of continuous play and are recharged in less than one minute via a connector that plugs into t
3. Target remains red until the player can hit that target out or time runs out Use Levels to change the speed at which the targets change color Use a level with longer times for running or ball games Once the player reaches Z they are to go backwards to A and then back to Z until time runs out 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com 18 Game Number 21 Name Chase the Single Target Emoticons Game Rules Target zones include any single target displaying an emoticon Hits to this target is considered good and earn points As the target is hit a new one will light up displaying a new emoticon The target starts out blue and in the times listed below changes to green to yellow to orange and then to red Targets remain red until the player can hit that target out or time runs out Use the Yellow Level button to change the speed at which the targets change color The younger the players the more time given to reach the targets Use a level with longer times for running or ball games Game Number 22 Name Chase the Single Target Dice Game Rules Target zones include any single target displaying side of a dice Hits to this target is considered good and earn points As the target is hit a new one will light up displaying a new side of a dice The target starts out blue and in the times listed below changes to green to yellow to orange and then to red Targets remain red until th
4. earns 5 points 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com 16 Game Category 17 23 Chase the Target These games provide a specific target or set of targets that light up to reflect the target area that will earn points All other targets are turned off and are non active Points are earned according to how long it takes to put them out Targets point worth for blue earn 5 points green earns 4 points yellow earns 3 points orange earns 2 points and red earns 1 point 17 Chase the Single Target Scoring 5 blue 4 green 3 orange 2 yellow 1 red 18 Chase the Single Target Counting by Us forward and back same scoring as above 19 Chase the Single Target Counting by 2 s forward and back same scoring as above 20 Chase the Single Target Alphabet A to Z and back same scoring as above 21 Chase the Single Target Emoticons one target lit at a time same scoring as above 22 Chase the Single Target Dice one target lit at a time same scoring as above 23 Chase the Single Target Shapes one target lit at a time same scoring as above Game Number 17 Name Chase the Single Target Game Rules Chase one target at a time all other targets are off The target starts out blue and changes colors with the duration of time taken to put it out Score earned for each hit decreases with each color change Target remains red until the player can
5. game to time completion Next player in line begins a new game with a new time Alternating players or teams Two or more players team up and play the game together and alternate with one or two other teams Concurrent Team play Each team is given a color pod to be responsible for When the next pod in the game presents itself depending on the color a team member for that color needs to strike it 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com 14 Chapter 6 Chart Displaying Activated Games 1 Se All ER 17 Chase the Single Target Scoring 5 blue 4 green 3 orange 2 yellow 1 red 18 Chase the Single Target Counting by 1 s forward and back same scoring as above 19 Chase the Single Target Counting by 2 s forward and back same scoring as above 20 Chase the Single Target Alphabet A to Z and back same scoring as above 21 Chase the Single Target Emoticons one target lit at a time same scoring as above 22 Chase the Single Target Dice one target lit at a time same scoring as above 23 Chase the Single Target Shapes one target lit at a time same scoring as above KNOCK THE LIGHTS OUT 40 Lights Out Timed race 41 Lights Out Timed sequential order 42 Lights Out Timed keep 3 targets lit Lights Out Counting by 1 s forward and back 44 Lights Out Counting by Ze forward and back 45 Seek the Letter Alphabet A to Z and back with all targets lit 46 S
6. identify all of the active turned on and addressed pods In the event that the Play Pod CPU finds no first target it will ask the user if they would like to identify the targets with the prompt ID TARGETS NO To ID the targets make sure all targets are on targets that are on will have a blue light that blinks every five seconds in the lower right of the display and press the up key so that ID TARGETS YES is displayed Press the menu button to continue The targets should all now display a 2 symbol If a target does not make sure it is on and charged if itis a wireless pod or connected to power if it is a wired target When all targets display the symbol tap them in sequence starting with the 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com targets closest to the CPU and work your way out tapping each target until you reach the furthest one They should respond to the tap by Remo reading out sequential letters of the alphabet When all targets are H H g g g g displaying a letter press the menu button again to commit these RK addresses to memory Your system is now ready for play H H H DH A Er If you have any difficulties here are some reasons that a Play Pod may ge not detect a target on startup The Play Pod is not detected 1 The Play Pod was not turned on If a pod is on a blue light will blink every 5 seconds in the lower right hand corner If there is no b
7. is reached start counting backwards 5 Points are awarded for each correct hit When time expires the system will light up and score will flash Game Number 44 Name Lights Out Counting by Ze forward and back Game Rules The game begins with all lights turned on displaying random numbers Objective is to knock out all of the targets in sequential numeric order by seeking out the 0 then the 2 until 18 or starting at 1 then the 3 until 19 When the right numbered target is hit all targets refresh with new numbers and the players must seek out the next number and knock it out When 18 or 19 is reached start counting backwards 5 Points are awarded for each correct hit When time expires the system will light up and score will flash 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com 21 Game Number 45 Name Seek the Letter Alphabet A to Z and back with all targets lit Game Rules Game begins with all lights turned on displaying random letters of the alphabet including A Objective is to knock out all of the targets in sequential alphabetic order by seeking out the A then the B until Z When the right lettered target is hit all targets refresh with new letters and the player must strike the next letter in order of the alphabet Adding more time can challenge players to reach Z and then attempt the alphabet backwards 5 Points are awarded for each co
8. 2 s forward and back Game Rules Chase one target at a time counting in 2 s all other targets are off System starts at 0 or 1 and turns on any 1 target at a time such that the player is to count by 2 s from 0 to 19 The target starts out blue and changes colors with the duration of time taken to put it out The target starts out blue and in the times listed below changes to green to yellow to orange and then to red Score earned for each hit reduces with each color change Target remains red until the player can hit that target out or time runs out Use Levels to change the speed at which the targets change color The younger the players the more time given to reach the targets Use a level with longer times for running or ball games Once the player reaches 19 they are to count backwards to zero and then back up again to 19 until time runs out Game Number 20 Name Chase the Single Target Alphabet A to Z and back Game Rules System turns on one target at a time as a letter in order from A to Z Player must hit that target for the next one to appear Count increases by a letter of the alphabet with each successful strike The target starts out blue and changes colors with the duration of time taken to put it out The target starts out blue and in the times listed below changes to green to yellow to orange and then to red Score earned for each hit reduces with each color change
9. Out Counting by 1 s forward and back 44 Lights Out Counting by 2 s forward and back 45 Seek the Letter Alphabet A to Z and back with all targets lit 47 Seek the Color Color with all targets lit Seek out Smiley Smiley with all targets lit Game Number 40 Name Lights Out Race timed Game Rules Game begins with all targets turned on in a single randomly selected color Race to see how quickly all targets can be put out The scoreboard counts the seconds until the last target is out Objective is to knock out all of the targets If players are using hands then they have the ability to knock out 2 targets at the same time However when throwing balls and beanbags etc the shots will mostly come one at a time First player or team to hit out all lights will end the game and their station will light up in a celebratory way Exploding targets flashing up and down the station and score will flash to show that they were the winners Game Number 41 Name Lights Out Sequential Order timed Game Rules Game begins with all lights turned on and a number allocated to each target starting at E Objective is to knock out all of the targets in sequential order counting from one up and within the time set If a target that was out is hit again it comes on and a point is deducted If the wrong target is hit then a point is deducted from the accumulated score Games en
10. StrUuCtures ccecdssscgecesecnccissVewcesets ue oihsapctece te neetsdecee ete eS apse eae aroue ee 9 Chapter E 12 Recommended Equipment for SMARTfit Play Pod System ssesssssnssssssssenrrrsssssrrerrnssssssrreennsso 12 Equipment to DEE 12 Eeer 13 Group Training Drills on your SMARTFIt Play Pod System 13 Operating Basics Tor INStrUCtOIS s cccccecsseezccencecegsetsgnzaccteategesssenasesetaceeeassdeZaesondteeesadceauetenecegeesacezse 13 How to organize your group for fun with SMARTfit Play POdS c cccccssssecessssseeessssseeessseeees 13 Mod s OF EE 14 EE 15 Chart Displaying Activated Games 15 CHaptEr E 16 Gane RU OS erte iea REENEN ege e 16 Game Category 1e iRallywall gt stcccccecev 6 Geek eed Egeter Seeerei eg 16 Game Category 17 23 Chase the target 17 Game Category 40 47 lights DEENEN AEN de taaa aoee REKE 20 Game Category 60 73 Memory Pairing and Pattern Recognttion 23 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com Chapter 1 Welcome to SMARTfit High Intensity Cognitive Training SMARTfit Conditioning for the Mind and Body How it works SMARTfit high intensity cognitive training is a functional training designed for the option of either supervised and unsupervised environments The cognitive training is the key element that differentiates SMARTfit programs which are specifically designed to stimulate the body and the brain concurrently This is accomplished by e A
11. and a point is deducted Negative scores are possible Continue play seeking out as many pairs as possible within the time set Game ends when time runs out Score reflects the number of pairs found less the points taken for mistakes Game Number 71 Name Memory Dice race Game Rules The game starts with all targets loaded with a different sides of a dice but turned off There are enough pairs for an even number of targets and the odd target is assigned to being a sad face emoticon that produces no result Objective is to only knock out the targets that are a pair to earn 100 points for each pair found When the three pairs are found the system refreshes a successful sound is heard and another set of three must be found If an incorrect pair is selected uh ooooh is heard and the system refreshes and a point is deducted Negative scores are possible Continue play seeking out as many pairs as possible within the time set 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com 27 Game ends when time ends Score reflects the number of pairs found Game Number 72 Name Pairing Symbols timed Game Rules The game starts with all targets loaded with different symbols but turned off Only two targets have the same shape Objective is to only knock out the targets that are a pair to earn 100 points The system refreshes a successful sound is heard and another pair must be found If an incorrect pair
12. cted Negative scores are possible Continue play seeking out as many pairs as possible within the time set Game ends when time runs out Score reflects the number of pairs found less the points taken for mistakes 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com 26 Game Number 69 Name Memory Shapes race Game Rules The game starts with all targets loaded with a different geometric shapes but turned off There are enough pairs for an even number of targets and the odd target has no mate Objective is to only knock out the targets that are a pair to earn 100 points for each pair found When the three pairs are found the system refreshes a successful sound is heard and another set of three must be found If an incorrect pair is selected uh ooooh is heard and the system refreshes and a point is deducted Negative scores are possible Continue play seeking out as many pairs as possible within the time set Game ends when time ends Score reflects the number of pairs found Game Number 70 Name Pairing Dice timed Game Rules The game starts with all targets loaded with different sides of a dice but turned off Only two targets have the same dice number Objective is to only knock out the targets that are a pair to earn 100 points The system refreshes a successful sound is heard and another pair must be found If an incorrect pair is selected uh ooooh is heard and the system refreshes
13. ds when all targets are knocked out and system will light up in a celebratory way and score will flash 5 points are awarded for each correct hit and the game ends with all the lights are out 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com 20 Game Number 42 Name Lights Out Keep 3 On Game Rules The game begins with all lights turned on and all LED s fully illuminated in a randomly selected color for that game Objective is to knock out all of the targets When a lit target is hit the lit LED s turn completely off as quickly as possible If players are using hands then they have the ability to knock out 2 targets at the same time Once the four targets have been hit out for all subsequent shots that hit out a target the system will turn on another target to keep the game going Keeping three targets on will continue until the last 1 5 seconds of the game when we give the player the opportunity to actually get all the lights out When time expires all targets will flash Game Number 43 Name Lights Out Counting by 1 s forward and back Game Rules The game begins with all lights turned on displaying random numbers Objective is to knock out all of the targets in sequential numeric order by seeking out the 0 then the 1 until 19 When the right numbered target is hit all targets refresh with new numbers and the players must seek out the next number and knock it out When 19
14. e player can hit that target out or time runs out Use the Yellow Level button to change the speed at which the targets change color The younger the players the more time given to reach the targets Use a level with longer times for running or ball games Game Number 23 Name Chase the Single Target Shapes square triangle circle or rectangle Game Rules Target zones include any single target displaying a shape Hits to this target is considered good and earn points As the target is hit anew one will light up displaying a new shape The target starts out blue and in the times listed below changes to green to yellow to orange and then to red Targets remain red until the player can hit that target out or time runs out Use the Yellow Level button to change the speed at which the targets change color The younger the players the more time given to reach the targets Use a level with longer times for running or ball games 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com 19 Game Category 40 47 Lights Out This category of games turns on all of the lighted targets at once and points are earned by knocking them out Some games are very specific about which lights can be knocked out and in what order so pay attention as these are the only ones that will earn points 40 Lights Out Race timed 41 Lights Out Sequential Order timed 42 Lights Out Keep 3 On 43 Lights
15. eek the Color Color with all targets lit 47 Seek out Smiley Smiley with all targets lit PAIRING Memory and Image sorting and selecting 60 Pairing Color timed game 61 Memory Color race 62 Pairing Numbers timed 63 Memor Numbers race 64 Memory Numbers Find the sequence race 65 Pairing ABC timed 66 Memory ABC race 67 _ Memory Alphabet Find the sequence race 68 Pairing Shapes timed 69 Memory Shapes race 70 Pairing Dice timed 71 Memory Dice race 72 Pairing Symbols timed 73__ Memory Symbols race 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com Chapter 7 Game Rules Game Category 1 Rallywall The Rallywall games focus on accepting any hit to any target for points 1 Rallywall All Targets Game Number 1 Name Rallywall All Targets Game Rules Each game starts with all target lights turned on All targets display the same color Objective is to hit any target as many times as possible until the clock runs out When a target is hit all targets are activated and a positive tone is heard If players are using hands then they have the ability to knock out 2 targets at the same time When time expires all targets will light up with exploding targets flashing lights and score will flash Each good hit
16. efficiency focus and concentration for kids up to 11 years Kids can play with minimal supervision with the games set to auto start or with supervision where kids are divided up into teams ranging from 2 to 8 per team One team plays at a time aiming to achieve the highest score by team members working together The more organized the team the higher the scores they will achieve SMARTfit Play Pod games are fun and promote healthy social interaction Kids will achieve gains in fitness and coordination as a result of participating in the games while having fun It is a training tool that engages and improves the mind as well as the body because games are designed to engage thinking in motion strategy decision making and reaction skills With SMARTfit kids get an exciting free movement physical workout while also being conditioned mentally How to organize your group for fun with SMARTfit Play Pods The workouts in this manual are designed for both unsupervised play and group play For group play it is essential to plan and organize the group quickly in order to get them into action as soon as the session starts UNSUPERVISED PLAY This is designed for day care and child minding areas and will allow you to manage a large number of children with minimal staffing The kids will be involved in physical activity while staff can then spend time with the children or infants that need closer individual care SUPERVISED PLAY Thi
17. found less the points taken for mistakes Game Number 63 Name Memory Numbers race Game Rules The game starts with all targets loaded with a different number but turned off There are enough pairs for an even number of targets and the odd target has no mate Objective is to only knock out the targets that are a pair to earn 100 points for each pair found When the three pairs are found the system refreshes a successful sound is heard and another set of three must be found If an incorrect pair is selected uh ooooh is heard and the system refreshes and a point is deducted Negative scores are possible Continue play seeking out as many pairs as possible within the time set Game ends when time ends Score reflects the time it takes to find all the pairs 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com 24 Game Number 64 Name Memory Numbers Find the sequence race Game Rules e The game starts with all targets loaded with a different set of sequential letters of numbers but turned off Objective is to turn on targets to find their sequence Hit any target it will turn on and stay on revealing a number Then seek the next sequential number by striking a target If wrong it turns on for a second and turns off remember what it is as you will need it as the game progresses e If the second target is the next sequential number it is correct and will stay on e Repeat until all ta
18. he CPU 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com Combination of Wired and Wireless The CPU and some of the pods are permanently installed on the wall and some pods communicate wirelessly Pods can be paced on the floor or mounted to walls or to our pod stands using the Velcro supplied eae b CH System Settings and Operation The system CPU GAME 48 GH The system CPU contains the main electronic boards the sound system and speakers the time clock the scoreboard the touch key interface for making game and systems selections the power supply and the recharging unit for the wireless play pods 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com Power On Off The on off switch is located on the right side of the CPU near the power connect cord When powering on the system will take 3 seconds to check that all components are working properly Please DO NOT TOUCH it during this check or your system will display an error message If this occurs simply turn the system off wait for 3 seconds then restart The system 16 digit alpha numeric Interface The system Interface provides a line of letters for communicating with the system and making choices A short press leads to game selections and a long press takes you to system selections These options are addressed later in this chapter Sound and Volume Options There are 4 ways to use the sound in the system Volume control is ava
19. hit that target out or time runs out Use yellow LEVEL button on the remote control to change the speed at which the targets change color Level 1 is the fastest and Level 5 is the slowest Use a level with longer times for running or ball games Play until time runs out Game Number 18 Name Chase the Single Target Counting by 1 s forward and back Game Rules Chase one target at a time counting in sequential numbers all other targets are off System turns on any 1 target at a time such that the player is to count from 0 to 19 Count starts at 0 and increases by one with each successful strike When 19 is reached start counting back to 1 The target starts out blue and changes colors with the duration of time taken to put it out The target starts out blue and in the times listed below changes to green to yellow to orange and then to red Score earned for each hit reduces with each color change Target remains red until the player can hit that target out or time runs out 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com 17 Use Levels to change the speed at which the targets change color The younger the players the more time given to reach the targets Use a level with longer times for running or ball games Once the player reaches 19 they are to count backwards to zero and then back up again to 19 until time runs out Game Number 19 Name Chase the Single Target Counting by
20. ilable for each type of sound and users have the option to deactivate any of the sound options 1 Pre programmed songs There are 13 pre programmed songs that can set the atmosphere for the age of the players These range from nursery rhymes to sports training to golden oldies e These songs can be selected as the attract mode which kicks in when the system is dormant for 5 minutes optional or e As background music which plays while the games are playing 2 Game tones There are three sets of game tones that can be used to indicate the right wrong hits and game fanfares 3 Voice instructions Voice instructions are optional and are available in English French Spanish and German Systems are shipped with English unless specially requested when ordering your system The system Recharging system A special power connector is also supplied for connecting the CPU to the wireless play pods when they need recharging Each pod should take less than a minute to charge and should provide up to 2 hours of play User the system interface to find the setting Sensitivity There are 5 levels of touch sensitivity on the pods that range from a light touch of a child to a heavier touch of an athlete or medicine ball Wireless Remote Control The remote control is your tool to select game level time volume and system settings By pressing the indicated button you can sequentially scroll through the available choices SMARTfit Play Pods can be pr
21. is selected uh ooooh is heard and the system refreshes and a point is deducted Negative scores are possible Continue play seeking out as many pairs as possible within the time set Game ends when time runs out Score reflects the number of pairs found less the points taken for mistakes Game Number 73 Name Memory Symbols race Game Rules The game starts with all targets loaded with a different symbol but turned off There are enough pairs for an even number of targets and the odd target has no mate Objective is to only knock out the targets that are a pair to earn 100 points for each pair found When the three pairs are found the system refreshes a successful sound is heard and another set of three must be found If an incorrect pair is selected uh ooooh is heard and the system refreshes and a point is deducted Negative scores are possible Continue play seeking out as many pairs as possible within the time set Game ends when time ends Score reflects the time it takes to find all the pairs 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com 28
22. ive the softer one can hit the target and still register a hit Select sensitivity using the up and down keys Tapping the menu button here will access the Auto Restart On Off menu 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com 10 Auto Restart On Off Change how games behave once they have concluded With auto restart on the game will display scores and restart itself ready for another game to start immediately With Auto Restart off the system will remain idle and only start a new game when the menu button is pressed Turn Auto Restart on or off using the up and down keys Tapping the menu button here will access the Voice On Off menu Voice On Off Choose whether or not to have voice instructions enabled Turn Voice Instruction on or off using the up and down keys Tapping the menu button here will access the Game Tones menu Game Tones Select which tones will be played to register hits and misses Select from tones by pressing the up down key when a tone is selected it will give a sample hit to help the user decide if it is the right tone Tapping the menu button here will access the Address Prompt menu Address Prompt Here the user can select between three options using the up and down keys Tapping the menu button here will access the Game Music menu 1 NO ADDR PROMPT This option does not display the address prompt when the PlayPod CPU is started up 2 ADDR PROMPT ON This option displays the address promp
23. linking blue to indicate the pod is active try pressing the red button on the pod face 2 The Play Pod turned itself off Play Pods run on stored energy so for maximum play time they have a few built in features to keep you playing longer between charges A play pod will turn itself off after 5 minutes of inactivity Even if you know you turned the pod on to begin with try turning it on again 3 The Play Pod ran out of stored power If the Play Pod does not come on when you push the red button on the face it might have run out of power Hook the pod up to the charger Let it charge for 10 15 seconds and then press the red button on the pod face If it turns on fully charge the pod before play 4 The Play Pod was out of range Like any wireless devices the play pods have a limited range There is also a chance that the path the signal needs to take to reach a pod is blocked Make sure the pod has a clear line of site to the Play Pod CPU and is within 100 feet of it 5 Ifnone of these options work contact technical support The Play Pod is not addressed 1 The Play Pod arrived with no pre programmed addresses The Play Pod system is extremely versatile As such it is our goal to give our users as much control as possible to make their systems work for their specific task In some cases a system may arrive without addresses This is normal and gives you the user full control over how your system is set up 2 The system encountered a
24. lume of in game and attract mode music To switch between these volume sub menus use the left and right buttons To change the volume in any of these sub menus use the up and down keys Tapping the menu button in the Volume menu accesses the game level menu Level Game level affects difficulty settings such as how long the player has to hit targets in games where individual target hits are timed or the duration of time characters are displayed in memory games before becoming hidden again Level can be adjusted from 1 to 5 using the up and down keys with level 1 being the easiest and level 5 being the most challenging Tapping menu here will take you back to the Game Select menu System Menus Long Press of Menu Button To enter system menus hold the menu button for about 2 seconds or until the menu text changes Game Music Select the music that will play in the background during game play using the up and down keys the selected song will be played when selected to help the user decide if the selected song is the desired song Tapping the menu button here will access the Attract Music menu Attract Music Select the music played while attract mode is active using the and down keys the selected song will be played when selected to help the user decide if the selected song is the desired song Tapping the menu button here will access the Sensitivity menu Sensitivity Change how sensitive the pods are to being hit The more sensit
25. ogrammed fora variety of functions The option descriptions are as follows 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com Chapter 3 CPU Setup and Controller Instructions Setup the CPU Remove CPU and power cord from the Play Pod Case and set aside Close and lock Play Pod Case Stand case vertical and upright Unlock and pull handle all the way out Slide the Velcro backing of CPU through the case handle Make sure Velcro is tight and CPU is secure Plug power cord into CPU and then to an electrical outlet Plug in one side of your power cable into the right side of the CPU and the other side into the 110V outlet ANAM VS ANF Charging Your Play Pods Unlock and open Play Pod case Take CPU out and place on the inside of the open case lid Plug power cord into CPU and then to an electrical outlet Pull Play Pod charging cord out and plug in to the left side of the CPU Plug other end of charging cord into the back of a Play Pod The play pod may take up to 1 5 minutes per pod to completely charge Continue charging all pods prior to setting the system Once all Pods are charged unplug charging cord from Play Pods and CPU OANA VU SAN a System Start Up and Initialization There are a few things to keep in mind when starting up your Play Pod system for the first time and each time it is upgraded INERT AC Tasun When the CPU is turned on it will go through an initialization process Here it will
26. problem in a readdressing attempt In rare cases something can go wrong during the addressing process Don t worry simply re address One can re address for any reason simply by selecting the address function in the system menu see menu options section for more details System Menu Structure UP NEXT To get started press CENTER MENU 1 CENTER button access and cycle through menus 2 UP or DOWN button cycle through parameters 3 LEFT or RIGHT button cycle through sub menus 4 Wait 2 seconds after modifying a setting for your change to take effect LEFT PREVIOUS RIGHT NEXT DOWN PREVIOUS 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com Game Menus Short Press of Menu Button To enter game menus simply tap the menu button Continuing to tap the menu button will scroll through menus sequentially as listed below Game Select Tapping the menu button once will take you to the game select menu Here the up and down keys can be used to switch between games and the left and right arrows can be used to select between game groups Tapping the menu button again accesses the time menu Time Here the up and down keys can be used to select game duration Tapping the menu button in the time menu accesses the volume menu Volume There are three volumes that can be adjusted Game Volume volume for game sounds hits misses etc Voice Volume volume of spoken instructions and Music Volume vo
27. rgets are turned on with the correct sequence of numbers e Game ends when all the sequential numbers have been found e Score reflects the time taken to find the sequence of numbers Game Number 65 Name Pairing ABC timed Game Rules e The game starts with all targets loaded with different letters of the alphabet but turned off Only two targets have the same letter Objective is to only knock out the targets that are a pair to earn 100 points The system refreshes a successful sound is heard and another pair must be found If an incorrect pair is selected uh ooooh is heard and the system refreshes and a point is deducted Negative scores are possible Continue play seeking out as many pairs as possible within the time set e Game ends when time runs out e Score reflects the number of pairs found less the points taken for mistakes Game Number 66 Name Memory ABC race Game Rules e The game starts with all targets loaded with a different letter but turned off e There are enough pairs for an even number of targets and the odd target has no mate e Objective is to only knock out the targets that are a pair to earn 100 points for each pair found 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com 25 When the three pairs are found the system refreshes a successful sound is heard and another set of three must be found If an incorrect pair is selected uh ooooh is heard and the system refreshe
28. rrect hit 10 points for targets hit going backwards When time expires the system will light up and score will flash to show who the winner was Game Number 46 Name Seek the Color Color with all targets lit Game Rules The game starts with the center target displaying the color that must be chased Begin with all lights turned on displaying random colors including the color identified at the start of the game Objective is to knock out the identified colored target only All targets will immediately refresh with new colors and the player must seek out the identified color Continue play until time runs out 5 Points are awarded for each correct hit When time expires the system will light up and score will flash Game Number 47 Name Seek out Smiley Smiley with all targets lit Game Rules The game starts with the center target displaying the color SMILEY that must be chased The game begins with all lights turned on displaying SAD FACES and SURPRISED faces in random colors including the SMILEY in the color identified at the start of the game Objective is to knock out the identified colored SMILEY target only All targets will immediately refresh with new SAD FACES and SURPRISED faces and the player must seek out SMILEY Continue play until time runs out 5 Points are awarded for each correct hit When time expires the system will light up and score will flash 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www m
29. s and a point is deducted Negative scores are possible Continue play seeking out as many pairs as possible within the time set Game ends when time ends Score reflects the number of pairs found Game Number 67 Name Memory Alphabet Find the sequence race Game Rules The game starts with all targets loaded with a different set of sequential letters of the alphabet but turned off Objective is to turn on targets to find their sequence Hit any target it will turn on and stay on revealing a letter of the alphabet Then seek the next sequential letter by striking a target If wrong it turns on for a second and turns off remember what it is as you will need it as the game progresses If the second target is the next sequential letter it is correct and will stay on Repeat until all targets are turned on with the correct letter sequence of the alphabet Game ends when all the sequential letters have been found Score reflects the time taken to find the sequence of numbers Game Number 68 Name Pairing Shapes timed Game Rules The game starts with all targets loaded with different geometric shapes but turned off Only two targets have the same shape Objective is to only knock out the targets that are a pair to earn 100 points The system refreshes a successful sound is heard and another pair must be found If an incorrect pair is selected uh ooooh is heard and the system refreshes and a point is dedu
30. s can include math and spelling games fun entertainment for birthday parties after school programs as well as for clinical sessions for sensory processing classes or any session that is 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com 13 supervised by an instructor Here the instructor has the opportunity to provide a variety of learning situations for the players both as individuals and in a team play environment Players will accomplish tasks that will teach cooperation and team building skills SMARTfit Play Pods can be used for up to 8 kids per team with a maximum of 3 teams depending on the play area allocated to the system Only one team enters the play area at a time It is preferable to match groups of similar ages in the same group To organize your teams get the whole group to stand in a line ranging in height from shortest to tallest Then count them off depending on the number of teams you want If 3 teams count them off from the front to back 1 2 3 1 2 3 then all the 1 s will be in team 1 2 s on team 2 and 3 s on team 3 Keep a whiteboard nearby to record the scores of each team Use score stickers for the kids to record their highest score Watch how team cooperation and leadership takes place naturally as the teams organize themselves to achieve the highest score possible Modes of Play There are five ways to run drills on the SMARTfit Play Pod Individual First player plays the entire
31. t every time the PlayPod CPU is rebooted 3 ADDR NOW If this option is selected and the user waits 3 seconds the ID TARGETS NO prompt comes up Pressing the up key will display ID TARGETS YES Pressing the menu button here will result in the target ID process becoming active For more information on this see the System Startup and Initialization section 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com 11 Chapter A Recommended Equipment for SMARTfit Play Pod System Equipment to Use Your SMARTfit Play Pod Target System is safest when the recommended play equipment is used Instructors are able to easily incorporate fun workouts by following the activity plans in this book for either unsupervised or supervised play Beanbags for single directional play i e throwing aiming Playground balls in different colors 5 7 diameter Swim noodles cut in half for stretching and for striking A plastic container for balls and equipment kept outside the play area The following equipment is supplied with your system when it is purchased e 5 red playground balls e 7 yellow playground balls e Beanbag set e Foam noodles 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com 12 Chapter 5 Group Training Drills on your SMARTfit Play Pod System Operating Basics for Instructors SMARTfit Play Pods focus on improving functional abilities spatial awareness neuromuscular
32. the points taken for mistakes Game Number 61 Name Memory Color race Game Rules e The game starts with all targets loaded with a different color but turned off e There are enough pairs for an even number of targets and the odd target has no mate 2015 Multisensory Fitness Inc e www multisensoryfitness com 23 Objective is to only knock out the targets that are a paired to earn 100 points for each pair found When the three pairs are found the system refreshes a successful sound is heard and another set of three must be found If an incorrect pair is selected uh ooooh is heard and the system refreshes and a point is deducted Negative scores are possible Continue play seeking out as many pairs as possible within the time set Game ends when time ends Score reflects the number of pairs found Game Number 62 Name Pairing Numbers timed Game Rules The game starts with all targets loaded with a different number but turned off Only two targets have the same number Objective is to only knock out the targets that are a pair to earn 100 points The system refreshes a successful sound is heard and another pair must be found If an incorrect pair is selected uh ooooh is heard and the system refreshes and a point is deducted Negative scores are possible Continue play seeking out as many pairs as possible within the time set Game ends when time runs out Score reflects the number of pairs
33. ttracting participation and engaging sustained focus with short attention grabbing computer games played sequentially in the pursuit of score and mastery of skills e Providing full body exercise by stimulating the hands feet eyes ears and vestibular system in playing real games with real tactile equipment not simulated e Featuring high levels of auditory and visual cues to engage creative mental problem solving while the players are moving e Requiring high levels of attention and focus for success staying consciously in the now e Engaging in cognitive decision making under pressure e Delivering a cardiovascular workout in a game format SMARTfit programming improves functional abilities flexibility balance and endurance while concurrently developing high levels of neuromuscular efficiency This process of engaging the hands feet ears and eyes develops visual perceptual motor skills The added element of integration of the right and left brain hemispheres has been well documented to enhance brain plasticity as well as whole brain thinking cognition attention and focus for learning Doing this concurrently with exercise produces BDNF a hormone now called miracle grow for the brain known to improve attention and focus as well as brain plasticity Kinesthetic Learning SMARTfit engages the whole body in real play game placing physical demand on the brain and peripheral nervous system to perform and complete tasks The body
34. ultisensoryfitness com 22 Game Category 60 73 Memory Pairing and Pattern Recognition This category of games test memory by revealing numbers colors shapes or letters on certain targets and requiring players to find their match Points are earned when two targets are paired up 60 Pairing Color timed game 61 Memory Color race 62 Pairing Numbers timed 63 Memory Numbers race 64 Memory Numbers Find the sequence race 65 Pairing ABC timed 66 Memory ABC race 67 Memory Alphabet Find the sequence race 68 Pairing Shapes timed 69 Memory Shapes race 70 Pairing Dice timed 71 Memory Dice race 72 Pairing Symbols timed 73 Memory Symbols race Game Number 60 Name Pairing Color timed game Game Rules The game starts with all targets loaded with a different color but turned off Only two targets have the same color Objective is to only knock out the targets that are a pair to earn 100 points The system refreshes a successful sound is heard and another pair must be found If an incorrect pair is selected uh ooooh is heard and the system refreshes and a point is deducted Negative scores are possible Continue play seeking out as many pairs as possible within the time set e Game ends when time runs out e Score reflects the number of pairs found less
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