Student Wellness Using Technology In the Physical Education Classroom
Presenters Mike Barton, Technology Director Kathy Keck, Challenge Grant Director
Joseph F. Tuttle Middle School Crawfordsville, Indiana
“Athens of Indiana” General Lew Wallace Study/ < Ben Hur Museum Henry S. Lane Antebellum mansion >
City of Crawfordsville - Facts Population – 15,000 Per Capita Income - $17,000 Some small industrial plants Declining Downtown area Limited retail businesses Wabash College
Tuttle Middle School - Facts Grades Students 39 Certified staff members 41% Free/Reduced Lunch & Textbooks Corporation Assessed Valuation - $1.2 million Building – 42 years old “Anytime, Anywhere Laptop Learning School” 24/7 Laptops for students and teachers
Our Program Tuttle Wellness Project “Fit for the Future” Instructors Mrs. Eileen Thompson Mr. Andy Craig
“We’re in the midst of an unprecedented epidemic of obesity among young people.” Howell Wechsler Centers for Disease Control
According to government estimates, some 6 million American children are seriously overweight. Source: CDC The percentage of overweight youth in the U.S. has more than doubled in the past 30 years. Source: CDC
The NEW P.E. Students’ grades are based on individual accomplishments and improvements.. The curriculum is not just for the athlete or students with athleticism. The focus is on improving the physical, nutritional and mental state of each student and to help develop a positive life-long wellness attitude.
Technology in the Program Heart Rate monitors Computer/computers with printer Software programs Internet Fitness Evaluation equipment Weight Platform Sit and Reach station Body Mass analyzer Blood pressure monitor
Heart Rate Monitors
Blood Pressure Checks St. Clare Medical Center Staff
TriFit Evaluation Equipment & Program Polar Health First
Program Reports
Personal Profile Graph/Charts Cardiovascular Strength Flexibility Monthly health topic newsletter Various letters dealing with nutrition Meal Planner Participation letter Preventive health care strategies Letter to physician Minor injury report and what to do Exercise program
Healthyschools.net Internet accessible Student information is downloaded Students and parents can read and evaluate the student profile
Tuttle’s Program Cardiovascular – Three days/week Strength – Two days/week Flexibility – Five days /week
Tuttle’s Program, continued Heart Rate monitors Aerobics Tapes- vcr/tv Fitnessgram – stereo system Lifetime sports – golf, tennis, volleyball, basketball, softball, walking/jogging All students – grades 6-7-8
Community Involvement City of Crawfordsville Employee Health Fair St. Clare Employee Health Fair Crawfordsville Health and Fun Day Local Industries Health Fairs Tuttle Health Fair (future?) for parents
Partners in Wellness Montgomery County Educational Foundation, Inc.
Websites and References
Mike Barton