Equipment/Software for Physical Education

By Brianna CormaneyMiddle School (6-8)

Goal

We want our students to understand the importance of being able to stay fit, active, and healthy and with the use of effective software and equipment our students can gain the important knowledge in order to strive to become the best that they can be!

Fitnessgram & Activity Gram Test Administration Manual

An integrated fitness and activity assessment program that can greatly enhance the effectiveness of school-based physical-education programs

Purpose/Value: Encourages student involvement while evaluating students on each dimension of fitness and on measures of physical activity

Price: $37.00

Where to Buy: http://www.fitnessgram.net/showproduct/?isbn=9780736099929

FITNESSGRAM Standards

A chart which displays standards for Healthy Fitness Zone for girls and boys Displays each of the

fitness assessment standards

Purpose/Value: Allows students to be aware of their progress for each fitness assessment and can motivate to do better next time around

This can be accessible by being posted onto a wall within the gym

Cost: $9

Where to Buy: http://www.fitnessgram.net/showproduct/?isbn=9780736099929

Body Fat Calipers

Instruments used for assessing body fat percentage

With the use of calipers, students can learn how to assess each other’s body fat and learn through a hand’s-on experience

Purpose/Value: Gives accurate data of the total amount of fat that is on your body

Price: $9.29 Where to Buy:

http://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/

Fit4Ed Teacher’s Kit

Provides Pedometer data and mathematical exercises

Purpose/Value: Motivates, increases physical activity, explores mathematical concepts and practice skills

Makes learning fun, interactive, and healthy! Price: $369.95

Includes: Teacher’s booklet (with 40

lesson plans) 30 Multi Function Pedometers 30 safety leashes to secure

pedometer to waistband 1 tape measure to measure

walking stride Instructions for pedometer

Where to Buy: http://www.pedometersusa.com/fit4ed-kit.html

ChooseMyPlate.gov

Identifies daily meal proportions for the fruit, vegetable, grains, protein, and dairy food groups

Purpose/Value: Choosing goals to help build a healthy plate and understand the importance of good nutrition

Price: FREE

Conclusion

Because obesity is becoming such a huge epidemic, especially with children, it is essential to give them the knowledge about how important it is to stay active and healthy. The sooner they understand, the quicker they will be able to apply that knowledge and begin to lead a healthy life.

References

http://www.fitnessgram.net/showproduct/?isbn=9780736099929 http://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com http://www.pedometersusa.com/fit4ed-kit.html http://www.choosemyplate.gov