1. Equipment/Software Project By Michelle Borghese

2. Kids love video games!  Why not incorporate video games into Physical Education classes?  Many students have these game systems at home but play non-physical games.  Introduce these games to PE classes and it will change the students minds!

3. Wii  Wii Fit  Wii Fit Plus  Wii Sports  Just Dance  Wii Party  And many more!

4. Benefits  Everyone is engaged  Teaches fundamentals  Proper Stretching  Games offer strength training, balance games and aerobic  Can track their progress  FUN!

5. XBOX Kinect  Kinect Sports  Your Shape: Fitness Evolved  Game Party  Zumba Fitness  Dance Central  And many more!

6. Benefits  Do not need controller, body is the controller  Games provide a good dynamic workout  More likely to want to participate in Physical Education

7. How are the video games helpful?  The system would allow students to use technology when there is inclement weather  Good solid class when stuck indoors  Energize the students for the rest of the dreary day  Doesn’t feel like school work, it’s something they can relate to  Helps promote enthusiasm towards PE class

8. Stereo  Music during class, keep students engaged  Exercise to a rhythm

9. SMART Board or Projector Screen  Demonstrate videos or rules of sports  Everyone is able to see visual  Needed to play Wii or Kinect

10. Fitnessgram  Fitness assessment and reporting program for youth  Students must reach Healthy Fitness Zone  Includes health related physical fitness tests: Aerobic, Muscular Strength/Endurance, Flexibility, and Body Composition.

11. Benefits  Provides students knowledge of good exercises  Assesses their progress and provides motivation to beat their scores

12. My Pyramid  Help students eat healthy  Provides dietary guidance  Teaches Nutrition

13. Helpful Websites  Youtube: Wii in PE Youtube:  Fitnessgram Fitnessgram  My Pyramid My Pyramid