Aim to Play: a user-friendly PE app to support K-2 teachers and students
Official title: Development, feasibility, and acceptability of Aim to Play, a user-friendly digital application for teacher skills training and physical education activities for K-2 elementary students
Funded at Saavsus, INC. · NIH-11180889 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A digital app helps teachers deliver easy, standards-aligned physical education activities for kindergarten to 2nd grade kids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Saavsus, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | July 6, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $706,921 |
| NIH project number | 2R44MD018245-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11180889 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are elementary students in kindergarten through 2nd grade and their teachers who will use the app in classroom or PE settings.
✕Less likely to help
Students in settings without access to schools or devices may not directly benefit, and results may vary by school resources.
What this research studies
This project tests a friendly, low-cost app that guides teachers in delivering PE activities that fit different settings, times, and student abilities. It focuses on improving fundamental movement skills and overall activity levels for young children. The app works online and offline across common devices, making it accessible in diverse school environments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the app could make it easier for teachers to provide regular, high-quality physical education, potentially improving kids’ fitness and confidence.
How similar studies have gone: Prior pilot work showed feasibility and positive feedback, with potential for broader adoption in schools.
Where this research is happening
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Saavsus, INC.
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ricci, Jeanette — Saavsus, INC.
- Study coordinator: Ricci, Jeanette
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.