1. Useful Recording Physical Education Equipment! Ryan Williams

2. Student Results Can Get Messy  There are so many possibilities to measuring student progress in Physical Education.  Heart Rate, Caloric Expenditure, Times, Distance, and even correctly performed repetitions  These pieces of information are vital, but can be hard to organize and view.  The following pieces of equipment and software make the process of collecting, analyzing, and sharing student progress easier.

3. A-Pass Timing System  Fitness gram Pacer Test becomes easier to assess  Cable Sensor and Ankle Bracelet make recording easier  Each student’s results are automatically displayed on the teacher’s lap top.  Built music and buzzer sets pace for participants

4. Systems are made by Gopher. Priced at $5,500 Comes with 25 ankle bracelets, two cables, and software link to collect results.

5. Fitstep Pro Uploadable Pedometers  Function like a regular pedometer  Measures steps, distance traveled, caloric expenditure, etc  Can be uploaded to computer  Software is simple to use and east to print  Results of each student are easily organized, measured, and shared

6. Made by Gopher Priced at $30, $440 for a 15 pack, and $870 for a 30 pack of pedometers Comes with pedometers, software cd, and pedometer dock for collecting data

7. Heart Rate Monitor EEasy way of measuring heart rate. CConventional count for 10 seconds and multiply by 6 is not as accurate SSome kids loose count, miscount SSome struggle to find their pulse GGives students easy to read display of results for relaying to teacher

8. Made by Sketchers, sold on Gopher website Priced at $72 each, $425 for 6

9. Curl Up Tester  Easy counting of curl up repetitions  Stresses proper form for repetition to count  Built in timer to alert students when time is up  Easy display and relaying of results to teacher

10. Made by Gopher Priced at $70 each

11. Class Monitoring System MMonitors student progress via Bluetooth. AAllows teachers in class instant feedback AAllows teachers to set class or individual goals MMonitor progress towards goals RRelays information to iPad or iPhone with clear and easy to analyze display. EEasily shared with parents and administrators

12. Made by Gopher Priced at $3,300 for Basic Pack. Individual Monitors and Straps are available for $80 each. Back includes 20 monitors, iPad, case, and software license for 3 years www.gophersport.com