What is Funsical

Fun that builds bodies, minds and moods

Funsical builds strength, balance, endurance, character, confidence, coordination and calm bodies and minds.

Funsicology

The thinking behind the program, in Funsical's own words.

  • Curriculum

    Progressive sequences of developmentally appropriate activities consisting of Musical, Physical, Vocal and Mindful methods for developing and maintaining optimal FUNctioning for early childhood, seniors and special needs populations.

  • Online classes and video series

    Funsical provides a wide variety of audio and video routines, as well as educator resources and instructor training programs.

  • Research-based & interdisciplinary

    Funsical provides programs that combine elements of music, dance, athletics, fitness, martial arts, yoga and tai chi with physical, occupational and speech therapy as well as mindful and motivational exercises, techniques and patterns into a harmonic blend of progressive routines.

  • All ages

    Funsical was originally developed for early childhood applications, it has taken its research-based model and created additional programs for seniors and special needs populations.

What Makes Funsical Different?

Funsical differs from traditional music and movement programs by offering a more comprehensive blend of music, movement, vocalization, mindful thinking, storytelling, imagination, and active learning. Children are encouraged to move, think, communicate, create, and have fun while developing physical, cognitive, emotional, social, sensory, and communication skills.

Funsical uses original music along with carefully selected folk, soft rock, classical, and jazz standards, with simple tempos, rhythms, and beats that help children to listen, comprehend, and move accordingly. These elements are woven together into playful, progressive activities designed to help children "Move and Improve" while having fun with each progressive sequence.

What Is Funsical

The four methods

Unique, proven and progressive sequences of the following methods:

  • Method
    Musical

    Rhythm, song and music that carry the movement.

    Original class audio and prop music give every routine a steady beat to move, listen and respond to.

  • Method
    Physical

    Movement for strength, balance, endurance and coordination.

    Progressive, developmentally appropriate movement patterns drawn from dance, athletics, fitness, martial arts, yoga and tai chi.

  • Method
    Vocal

    Vocalization, speech and sound play.

    Vocalrobics and singing activities pair the voice with movement to support communication, vocal expression and language development.

  • Method
    Mindful

    Calming, focus and emotional steadiness.

    The Chill Pill sequence and mindful movement patterns help participants settle, process and refocus.

The Four Priceless Gifts

Funsical routines provide activities to help people:

  • Look Happy

    Sensory motor

    Grinnastics, Eyeball Dancing, Earobics

  • Sound Happy

    Vocalization

    Vocalrobics · Good Vibrations

  • Move Happy

    Gross motor

    loco-motor, non loco-motor, creative movement, adventurobics and chill out

  • Think Happy

    Attitude tuning

    The power phrases, magic words and Funsical stories.

Techniques

Named Funsical techniques used across the routines.

  • Vocalrobics

    Making sounds and speaking in a variety of ways to exercise vocal ability, breath and articulation.

  • Grinnastics™

    Facial activities that increase smiling, reduce facial muscle tension and increase blood circulation to the brain.

  • Visionastics

    Visual activities that relax the eye muscles and build smooth, focused eye movement.

  • Chuckle Jamming

    A breathing and laughter exercise using repeated "ha", "hee" and "ho" sounds to release tension and deepen the breath.

  • Respirobics

    Breathing activities for practicing deep, smooth, even breath.

  • Earobics

    Listening activities that relax and sharpen listening skill.

  • Aromanastics

    Activities using awareness of surrounding aromas to build sensory awareness.

  • Tude Tuning

    Attitude-tuning exercises for practicing positive thought.

  • Scochiga

    An eclectic blend of Tai Chi, Yoga, Egoscue, Brain Gym, Sillycise, Feldenkrais and more, used to encourage motor control, music appreciation, stability, balance and flexibility, especially for seniors and adult special needs.

  • Chill Pill

    The Chill Pill Prescription shares a martial arts calming sequence and processing method that encourages participants to settle, refocus and feel more at ease.

  • Adventurobics

    Funsical adventures to the jungle, city and the deep blue sea in search of animals and objects they can pretend to see and be!

Meet Scott Liebler (Scottee)

Scott Liebler (Scottee) is a teacher, writer, trainer and motor development specialist working primarily with early childhood, special needs and senior populations. He has been developing curriculum, teaching in classrooms, doing personal training and training other teachers, trainers and therapists.

Since 1985 he's been evolving Funsical, a fun and effective program for developing children's motor, communication and learning abilities using movement, music, vocalization, and mindfulness activities.

He has written and received numerous foundation grants to develop curriculum and provide training programs for early childhood professionals. He has collaborated with Colorado State University as the program director for Happy Feet, a physical activity training program for Head Start communities throughout CO. He was the full time fitness director for Crème de la Crème Learning Center for four years and has spent three years teaching English and developing the Funsical English program in South Korea.

He has been an adjunct faculty member of Front Range and Red Rocks Community Colleges in Denver, CO, a seminar presenter for the Bureau of Education and Research and has created a variety of on line CEU courses.

A former gymnast, radio announcer and professional clown, Scott utilizes his vast experience, knowledge and passions to: help children build a foundation for acquiring optimal skills and abilities; and help adults manage stress, build resilience and keep active and alert. His ability to entertain and connect with students and audiences is matched only by his dedication to lifelong learning.

Have Fun!

Scott Liebler, founder of Funsical

What people say

  • “Scott Liebler began doing his Funsical program with my son who has autism when he was 12. It has become wonderfully instrumental in his development into the special young man that he is today. Scott does a personally designed program to fit my son's unique needs combining physical fitness, music and speech exercises as well as practical thought provoking discussions! I would highly recommend the Funsical program and the way it is delivered with fun and effective activities and a positive outlook on life.”
    Judy Dawson Taylor
  • “Scott worked with my father from age 96 until he passed at the age of 105 and 3/4. His patience and diligent concern for my father's health and happiness was consistent with each of his personal training sessions. My father always commented on how much more relaxed and focused he felt after each session. His Doctors and other medical providers all attest that's Scott's program was highly responsible for helping him maintain his strength, balance and alertness and allow me to keep him from going to a nursing home.”
    Ginger W Aurora, Colorado
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