2. TECHNOLOGY IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION DREW VIERECK KINGSWAY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3. VISION STATEMENT Incorporation of technology in Physical Education can lead to a more aware and active student in regards to personal health and fitness.

4. EXAMPLES OF TECHNOLOGY Video Simulated Bicycle Fitbit Smart Scale Hand Held Heart Rate Monitor Student Pedometers Flip Camera MyFitnessPal.com

5. VIDEO SIMULATED BICYCLE Cost: Range from $600-$1000 Benefits: Fun and interactive exercise for students. Incorporates popular video games with continuous exercise. Cycling of the bike controls the movement in the simulated game.

6. FITBIT SMART SCALE Cost: $120.00 Benefits: Allows students to view weight, body fat percentage, and body mass index. Students can set and monitor goals throughout school year. Results can be synced to private accounts. Students can keep their information confidential.

7. HAND HELD HEART RATE MONITORS Cost: Range from $20-$100 based on quality. Benefits: View and monitor heart rate before and after exercise. Fast and accurate measurements. Also measures pulse, calories, and blood oxygen saturation. levels.

8. PEDOMETERS Cost: Range from $10-$80 depending on quality. Benefits: Students can track amount of physical activity per day. Tracks steps, distance walked, and calories burned. Maintains a weekly log to show amount of activity. Students can set and keep track of physical activity goals.

9. FLIP CAMERA Cost: $200.00 Benefits: Can be used to analyze and correct athletic form. Video can be used to show progression of skills throughout school year. Only requires USB connection to access videos. Very simplistic. Perfect for even the youngest of students.

10. MYFITNESSPAL.COM Cost: FREE (Computer Needed) Benefits: Log and analyze student diets. Find areas of improvement in diets based off of results. Students can set diet goals and view progress throughout school year. Follow Link to view site: MyFitnessPal.com

11. CONCLUSION An incorporation of the equipment and software listed in this presentation can lead to an invaluable education for students in regards to their fitness. Technology can and will take Physical Education to new heights!