pheet: physical & health education enriched by technology
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Cognitive functioning is related to
proper nutrition and physical
activity
Self-concept, self-esteem, and pro-
social skills are all positively
affected by physical activity
Technology resources improve
communication and productivity
among students and teachers
Blood Pressure Devices – monitor blood
pressure
Body composition analyzers – measure
percent of body fat
Pedometer – monitors number of steps taken
Accelerometer – counts calories
Spirometer – measures lung volume
Table 14.3
Roblyer & Doering
Page 395
BenefitsSample Resources
and Activities
Devices help
analyze, monitor and
improve fitness
Displaying students’ data
on the internet allows
competition between
students
Helps students develop
and track their fitness
goals & plans
Treadmills, stair
stepper, and stationary
bikes
Heart monitors
Electronic portfolio an
spreadsheet software
BenefitsSample Resources
and Activities
Displays model
performances
Supports self-analysis and
monitoring of
improvement
Gives students visual
feedback on performance
Helps teachers organize
data collection and report
on students’ progress
Instructional broadcasts
on motor skills
Video Cameras
Handheld Computers
Biomechanical analysis
programs
BenefitsSample Resources
and Activities
Connects students of
various backgrounds to
allow interactions related
to physical activity
Students learn about the
history of sports and
dances
Televised shows and
special
Internet-based e-pals
programs
Internet and electronic
encyclopedias
BenefitsSample Resources
and Activities
Guides students through
the process of making
changes to enhance their
health.
Nutritional analysis
programs: DINE Healthy
and Pyramid Challenge (
DINE Systems)
Risk assessment programs
BenefitsSample Resources
and Activities
Provides current
information for
researching health topics
Internet sites; Web MD
http://www.webmd.com
Software: My Amazing
Human Body (DK
Multimedia), A.D.A.M.:
The Inside Story
(A.D.A.M.)
BenefitsSample Resources
and Activities
Webquests allow students
to collaborate on health-
related issues.
Presents health issues in
real-life settings to foster
decision-making and
critical thinking skills.
Internet webquest sites:
Addiction
(http://technoteacher.co
m/WebQuests/ADDICTION
/)
Video-based simulations:
Science Sleuths (Science
Kit and Boreal Labs –
http://sciencekit.com)
BenefitsSample Resources
and Activities
Shows relationships
between physical
education/health-related
topics and other subject
areas.
Bonnie’s Fitware
www.pesoftware.com
-The President’s Challenge
Physical Activity and Fitness
Awards Program
www.presidentschallenge.or
g/educators/disabilities.aspx
--Be Fit for Life – Creating
Healthy Lifestyles for People
with Disabilities
www.health.state.ny.us/nysd
oh./prevent/target7.htm#fit
--Health and Wellness
Information
www.ilru.org/healthwellness
/healthinfo/