BY: Brandon Giesen

 Elementary students are of the age where cardiovascular endurance will benefit them in daily life activities and sports.  Elementary students are of the age where cardiovascular diseases can start to develop.  Education of the cardiovascular system is taught at this age, so it is good for the students to practice what they are learning in a classroom.  Students will learn how to use new equipment that can benefit them in their daily lives.

 Students will participate in the cardiovascular program during physical education class.  The same equipment can be used for all elementary level students (grades 1-5).  Equipment can be stored easily and not take up much room in the gymnasium equipment closet.

 Name: Sworkit Pro  Description/purpose: This application is easy to use. It shows a verity of endurance and stretching exercises through animated video.  Use/value: Students will follow along to this app to obtain a fun fast pace endurance and stretching workout.  Where to buy it: I tunes app store.  Cost: 1$

 Name: Exercise mat  Description/purpose: A thin mat made of foam. It is used for students to have a safe and soft place to exercise on.  Use/value: students will use this every time they workout to have a safe surface to stand on.  Where to buy them: Wal-Mart  Cost: 12$

 Name: pedometer  Description/purpose: A small watch like piece of equipment that clips onto clothing or shoe. Measures amount of steps taken and a rough measurement of calories burnt.  Use/Value: Students will use this while working out aiming to get over 200 steps in per class.  Where to buy them: Amazon  Cost: 7$

 Name: I Pod  Description/Purpose: A hand held electronic device that is used to display the application mentioned earlier, Swokit Pro. This device also plays music and video.  Use/Value: Students will be using the I pod on a projector screen following along with the application workouts.  Where to buy it: Best Buy  Cost: 230$

 Name: Projector Power Lite 93  Description/Purpose: An electronic device that will project the image from the I pod onto the wall of the gymnasium for the students to all see. This will allow for all students to follow along to the workout.  Use/Value: Students will stand in the formation the teacher puts them in and look to the wall to see the projection of the I pods application, Sworkit Pro.  Where to buy it: Epson.com  Cost: 550$

 Name: Speakers/Jambe 2.0  Description/Purpose: The speakers are small and portable. They will hook up to the I pod to produce sound throughout the gymnasium.  Use/Value: The speakers are used so students can hear what is being said through the I pod application. This will allow for even the students in the back to follow along with the exercises.  Where to buy them: Best Buy  Cost: 60$

 This program will work because it is teaching students the proper way to workout in a fun, energized, and exciting manner.  Most students of this age group do not like cardiovascular training because it is taught in the same old boring ways. This application; Sworkit Pro, does not only create a fun way to exercise but it is an educational tool as well.  Students will learn and carry basic principals of cardiovascular endurance with them into the rest of their active lives. These basic principals are things that can be done on a daily basis to live a healthier lifestyle.

 In conclusion, this cardiovascular training program is a new, fun, and exciting way to educate students on proper ways to preform fitness. The equipment is cost efficient and is made to last through years of repetitive use. The application is in expensive and can be used for a great amount of years as well. There is no reason this program should not be put in place.