Technology in Physical Education By: Erica Faraone

 Goal: to promote physical activity among youth and continue this lifestyle as they grow older with the use of software products and equipment  To score in the Healthy Fitness Zone in Fitnessgram Testing  Making physical activity interactive and fun  Constructive feedback is welcome  “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” –Helen Keller Fitness is a Way of Life

 Students will complete a variety of fitness assessments in class  Results will be recorded and uploaded to Fitnessgram  At the end of the year, students will be re-tested on the same fitness assessments  Results will be recorded and uploaded to Fitnessgram  Students/parents will be able to see this information and compare pre and post assessments Item 1: Fitnessgram

 When the results are viewed, the program tells the student whether they are in the Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ)  If they are not in the HFZ, the program will suggest ways to improve their level of fitness  Using assessments will help students learn the importance of self-assessment which will promote physically active and healthy adults  Where to buy? infohttp:// info Fitnessgram

 Aerobic Capacity:  PACER  Body Composition:  BMI  Flexibility  Sit and Reach  Shoulder Stretch  Muscular Strength/Endurance:  Pull-ups  90 degree push-ups  Curl-ups  Trunk lift Fitnessgram Test Items

Item 2: Nike + Sportwatch GPS  The Nike + Sportwatch GPS keeps you motivated with automatic reminders  It tracks your location, laps, calories burned  With the Polar Wearlink+ it tracks your heart rate  It can store your history to encourage you to break your personal records  You can connect with friends and compete with one another which makes working out fun!

 Covered by a one-year limited warranty  Cost: $  Where can you buy the Nike + Sportwatch GPS? sportwatch-gps-powered-by- tomtom-black- blue/ p?id= & skuId= Nike + Sportwatch GPS

 Software available to connect your Nike + device  Through the software there are a variety of activities you can participate in:  Track activities  Set personal goals  Improve performance  Find a better route  Challenge friends  Share your success  How to get the Nike + Connect? Download for free from Item 3: Nike + Connect

Nike + Connect

 Students take turns video recording each other with the flip video recorder  The videos can be used to record activities such as Pre-Fitnessgram testing at the beginning and middle of the year  This will allow students to analyze and critique their form and technique in order to improve their performance for the Post-Fitnessgram testing at the end of the school year Item 4: Flip Video Recorder

 Where can you buy flip video recorders? oductRedirect=true oductRedirect=true  Cost: $99.00 Flip Video Recorder

 90-day fitness system to get you in shape  Includes 12 intense workouts that use:  Resistance  Body-weight training  Cardio  Plyometrics  Abdominal workouts  Yoga  Package provides workout calendar and fitness guide Item 5: P90X

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