SANTA CLARITA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHI) today announced that HOPSports, Inc., a recognized leader in the merger of technology and physical activity training, has chosen to outfit its unique youth training systems with Philips HeartStart defibrillators.
The HOPSports Training System is a multi-media, technology driven, physical education program designed to entertain and engage both teachers and students. Multi-screen, music-based presentations are delivered through a projection system onto an available wall. Participants then have the chance to stand up and exercise along with the presentations, participating in sports-specific activities such as baseball, tennis, swimming and soccer. The system also engages the students in lessons that integrate nutrition, fun facts, anatomy instruction and career counseling.
