1. By Tom Cocivera

2.  The goals of these purchases are  To start a resistance training program  Focus on Freshman and Sophomores  Introduce equipment and techniques to them  Educate on benefits of resistance training

3.  Rubber elastic tubes used for resistance training  Come in a variety of resistances, sizes, and colors  Good for beginners who may be intimidated by free-weights

4.  Found at a variety of sites  Can be purchased in bulk at http://www.power-systems.com/p-2694-48- premium-versa-tube-resistance- tube.aspx#tabs-3 http://www.power-systems.com/p-2694-48- premium-versa-tube-resistance- tube.aspx#tabs-3  Cost any where from $6.95 to $13.95 per band  Purpose is to introduce students to resistance training with fun, easy to use equipment

5.  Bell shaped free weights  More range of motion  More uses than standard dumbbell  Set ranging from 10 lbs to 35 lbs priced at $377  Found at http://www.xmarkfitness.com/- strse-630/10-lb.--dsh--35/Detail.bokhttp://www.xmarkfitness.com/- strse-630/10-lb.--dsh--35/Detail.bok

6.  Will be used along with resistance bands as primary free weight resource  Would purchase a rack with the kettlebells priced at $214.00 found at www.sportsmith.com www.sportsmith.com  For proper storage

7.  Purchased at http://www.exrx.net/Store/VHI/PCKits.html for $99  Has hundreds of exercises and diagrams  Can purchase other exercise kits with more diagrams  Can be used to help demonstrate to students the proper way to do exercises safely

8.  Workout DVD by widely know fitness expert Tony Horton  Consists of days of cardio and resistance training  Increases in intensity as time goes on  Uses resistance bands and kettle bells  Can be purchased at http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness _programs/p90x.do?ch=ola&code=SEMB_GO OGLE_P90X_TEST http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness _programs/p90x.do?ch=ola&code=SEMB_GO OGLE_P90X_TEST

9.  Priced at $119.85 but can be broken into three payments of $39.95  12 DVDs  Uses Horton’s signature “Muscle Confusion” to help build and sculpt muscle  Can help provide something different to motivate students and incorporate technology

10.  Digital caliper for skin fold BMI tests  Calculates body fat and lean body mass  Records last test on individual  Digital display readout  Has Military Standard for Physical Readiness  Priced at $23.99

11. Found at http://www.amazon.com/Sequoia-Fitness- Products-USA-Warrior/dp/B00488FDO8

12.  All of these tools can be used to help create an intermediate resistance program for High School freshman and sophomores  Provides a variety of equipment in conjunction to the standard weight room and utilizes various technologies to help improve the experience