Purpose:  Provided students with an opportunity to learn how to improve or maintain their physical fitness through novel technological based tools instead of traditional exercise modalities.

Wanted Technology:  Nintendo Wii (2)  Xbox Kinect (2)  Wii Balance Board (included with Wii Fit)  Nintendo - Nunchuk Controller for Nintendo Wii (4)  Nintendo - Wii Remote Plus (White) (4)  Kinect Sensor (2)

Prices for Technology:  Nintendo Wii = $ each  Xbox Console = $ each  Wii Balance Board = included in Wii Fit Plus  Nintendo - Nunchuk Controller for Nintendo Wii = $19.99 each  Nintendo - Wii Remote Plus (White) = $39.99 each  Kinect Sensor = $ each

Total Cost for Technology:  14 Items = $

Wanted Software:  Wii Fit Plus (2)  Kinect Sports (2)

Prices for Software:  Wii Fit Plus = $99.99 each  Kinect Sports = $49.99 each

Total Cost of Software:  4 items = $299.96

Information of Wii:  Nintendo  Released: November 19, 2006  Sold: 88.3 million (as of October 1, 2011)  Game Critics Awards for Best of Show and Best Hardware  Won in 2006

Information of Kinect:  Microsoft  Launched: November 4, 2010  Kinect holds the Guinness World Record  "fastest selling consumer electronics device“  8 million units in its first 60 days

Learning Objectives:  Develop physical skills for exercise execution.  Learn the far-reaching benefits of exercise.  Motivate and positively reinforce successful completion of tasks.  Use corrective feedback to improve incorrect task execution.

Benefits of Video Games in Class:  Interesting alternative to fitness  Attracts students that may not like P.E  Games keep track of students progress  Alternative for students with special needs  Safe and effective exercise programs  Application of cardiovascular and resistance training principles

Benefits Continued:  Students will learn self-assessment  Students can see themselves on TV  Games correct form if done incorrectly  Promotes physical, social, and emotional benefits  Activity will increase outside of class

Thank You For Your Time and Consideration!!!