Bringing Fitness into your Physical Education programSamantha Trapp

GOAL• The goal of this project is to identify equipment

and software for enhancing the Fitness component in the Physical Education program

Technology Advancements

• Newer/ updated information for exercise• Type of exercise vs. amount of exercise• Health-Related fitness components• View increase/decrease in fitness• Compare to local/ similar districts• Compare overall district health status

FITNESSGRAM

www.fitnessgram.net

Fitness Gram software• Value: Online chart for students, teachers, parents• Value: Records fitness information• Use: Provides workout information for parents-students• Cost: Varies by number of students in school• Purchase at: Fitnessgram official website• http://www.fitnessgram.net/fitnessgram9/prices/

EXPRESSO BIKEhttp://cybercycle.ifholdings.com/

• Stationary bike with a monitor • Over 40 path.• Guide Challenges, Pacer, Interactive Games, and Group Rides.• Works both mind and body.• Adult and child sizes.

Expresso Bike• Used: Fitness Center/ Weight Room.• Value: Challenge students, workout, competition,

fitness for life.• Purchase at: Fitness Superstore.• $1,799.

• http://www.fitnesssuperstore.com/Expresso-s2-Upright-Bike-p/s2.htm?gclid=CLPUzrz_4bUCFYSe4AodrHcAeQ

GEOCACHINGhttp://www.geocaching.com/guide/

• Outdoor treasure hunting game.• Fun, interactive activity.• Teaches the use of GPS.• Challenges body and mind.• Log for findings.

Geocaching• Uses: Students learn to use everyday equipment.• Uses: Involved in reading and writing skills.• Value: Program is free, device is needed.• Value: Can purchase device or use Smartphone.• Purchase at: Geocaching official website.• Cost: $69.99, Starter kit: $99.99

• http://shop.geocaching.com/default/starter-kits/

TREADWALL M4

• Works cardiovascular endurance and muscular endurance.• Angle of wall adjusts.• Adjustable speed.• Calculates time and distance.•Freestanding or wall mount.

http://theactivegamingcompany.com/active-gaming-products/treadwall/

Treadwall M4• Uses: Introduces activities outside the

classroom.• Value: Leaves space on floor.• Value: Comes with all equipment needed.• Purchase at: The Active Gaming Company.• Cost: $7,950.

• http://theactivegamingcompany.com/active-gaming-products/treadwall/

ACTIVTRAXhttp://info.activtrax.com/members-s10.php

• Creates a workout with your equipment.• Specifically developed for the individual.• Informs users of healthy eating habits.• Availability to change workout routines.• Log for workouts.

Activtrax• Uses: Introducing students to the fitness center.• Value: Incorporates fitness and dieting for life.• Purchase at: Activtrax official website.• Cost: Basic Facility members $11.99 per month or

$99. for the year in full.

• http://info.activtrax.com/whats-it-cost-p549.php

Conclusion• Enhance our goal of “fitness for life.”• Teaching use of equipment in everyday life.• Developing a variety of fitness activities.• Knowledge to live a healthy active lifestyle.• Improving students overall health.