At Ape Forge, we love partnering with visionaries who want to solve real-world problems through innovative digital experiences. We believe technology is at its best when it helps us connect more deeply with the physical world. That is exactly what our latest collaboration with PlayTime aims to do.


We are incredibly proud to spotlight the PlayTime Movement, an ambitious project and digital ecosystem dedicated to making movement a teachable, trackable, and lifelong skill.


Here is a look at how we helped bring this vital mission to life, and how the PlayTime app is set to reshape physical education, coaching, and rehabilitation.

The Vision: 

Movement as a Teachable Skill

For years, physical health and movement have been treated as either something you are naturally good at, or something you only fix after an injury. The team behind PlayTime recognized a critical gap: body awareness and movement are fundamental skills that need to be taught—starting from the ground up.


Their mission is to empower educators, coaches, physical therapists, and families to build stronger, more confident movers. To achieve this, they needed a digital platform that could take the science of movement and make it accessible, engaging, and actionable for users of all ages. That’s where we came in.


Bringing the 7 Fundamental Movements to Life

PlayTime's methodology is rooted in the 7 Fundamental Movements—the essential building blocks of healthy, injury-resistant mechanics (like squatting, pushing, reaching, and rotating) as proven by the American College of Sports Medicine.


Our challenge at Ape Forge was to build an intuitive mobile app that could support this ecosystem, bridging the gap between professional guidance and individual practice. We designed the app to be a powerful companion tool that helps users and professionals alike:

  • Submit Movement Assessments: Users can easily log and submit their physical assessments directly through the app, giving coaches and clinicians real-time data to work with.
  • Guided Movement Plans: Based on assessment performance, the app delivers tailored, step-by-step movement plans to help users safely improve their mechanics.
  • Progress Tracking: Gamified tracking and visual milestones keep users engaged, allowing them (and their educators) to see their physical literacy improve over time.
  • Educational Content Hub: We built a seamless interface for users to access valuable courses and training content that builds body awareness and confidence.


Built for Every Mover

One of the most exciting aspects of building PlayTime was designing a platform versatile enough for a highly diverse audience. We focused heavily on user experience (UX) to ensure the app met users exactly where they are:

  • For Educators & Youth Programs: Interactive app support and structured lesson plans bring body awareness right into the classroom.
  • For Health Pros & Physical Therapists: Digital tools to support proprioceptive learning, track patient recovery, and correct movement patterns outside the clinic.
  • For Coaches & Trainers: Precision tracking and assessments to help youth athletes and adults perform better and avoid injury.


Join the Movement

At Ape Forge, building the PlayTime app wasn't just about writing code; it was about shaping the future of physical literacy. We are thrilled to see this platform launch and help create a world of healthier, smarter movers.

PlayTime is currently gearing up for its big launch, and the team is offering exclusive previews and priority access to early adopters. Whether you're an educator looking to inspire your classroom, a clinician supporting patient recovery, or just someone who wants to move better, you won't want to miss this.


Join the PlayTime Waitlist today to get early access and be part of the movement.


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