Tabata for Kids?

In this article, the teacher found "a fun way to keep kids moving".

They use tailored music samples to support the 20s of exercise and 10s of rest.

Is Tabata protocol effective for kids? The metabolism of kids is not adapted for anaerobic exercises but more for endurance. However it is still a good way to make them active.

Extract:

"Driscoll and his brother are now working on a program called Tabata Kids that he thinks could be implemented in schools across the country."

Full article : http://www.wcax.com/story/22440828/vt-teacher-finds-a-fun-way-to-get-kids-moving