Equipment Software Project for Physical Education.
By: Veronica Rhea
IPAD
IPAD is a device created by apple that can be very helpful in a physical education classroom.
This can be used for..› hooking up to projectors› Passing around to students for visual aids
** long battery life , compact and durable.
ZIP DRIVE
ZIP drives are an essential piece of equipment when being a teacher.
Teachers can use ZIP drives for…› Saving students work› Transporting work and presentations to
other devices.› Organization of materials
Smart boards
This is great device is similar to a white board or a chalk board but has so many other features.
This device enables hands on learning and also is compatible with Microsoft word, PowerPoint etc.
Markers are not needed or chalk or erasers.
Smart board comes along with many accessories › Camera › Projector › Interactive response systems
MyPyramid.com
MyPyramid.com is a resource that teachers can access through the internet.
This website contains information about..› dietary guidelines› Research and analysis on nutrition and
consumer economics› Healthy eating index› Nutrient content of the U.S food supply
The best feature of MyPyramid.com
My Plate displays the five different food groups and all the information about the foods in each group.› Grains Group› Vegetable Group› Fruit Group› Dairy Group› Protein Food Groups
Fitnessgram testing
Fitness gram testing is a great way to access students in their physical abilities in class.› Access students fitness and activity levels.› Report results to students, parents and
administrators.› Educate your community on the
importance of everyday activity and lifelong health and fitness.
Components of the Fitnessgram
Aerobic Capacity--may select one option› PACER test -One-mile run/walk - Walk test (ages 13 or
older) Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility
› Curl-up’s – Trunk lift – Push- ups
Flexibility› Sit and Reach
Body Composition--may select one option› Percent body fat› Body mass index
Essentials in a physical education classroom
IPAD ZIP drive
Smart boards MyPyramid.com
Fitnessgram testing
All of these pieces of equipment and software are great tools to have when teaching physical education classes.