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Equipment and Software project

Equipment and Software project. By: Erica Previti. Goal for incorporating more technology. To increase the amount of physical activity for each student individually as well as the school as a whole. Technology can lead to higher grades because participation levels will increase.

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Equipment and Software project

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  1. Equipment and Software project By: Erica Previti

  2. Goal for incorporating more technology • To increase the amount of physical activity for each student individually as well as the school as a whole. • Technology can lead to higher grades because participation levels will increase. • Why incorporate more technology? • Our world is technologically advancing everyday and everything revolves around the use of technology.

  3. Video Games VS. Physical Education OR Video Games AND Physical Education?

  4. Video games: enemyor friend to Physical education --------------------------------------------------- Can video games become an effective resource in a physical education class?

  5. Video Games Purpose • Increases level of activity • Increases excitement level (adds fun) • Improves skills (sports and movement) • Gives realistic game settings • Certain games can track student’s progress in fitness • Keeps schools up to date with technological advances

  6. What type of equipment? Xbox 360 Kinnect Winter Stars Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Adventure Grease Dance Just Dance Kids Kinnect Sports Dance Central MiCoachKinnect Kung Fu High Impact Motion Sports Adrenaline Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2012 Michael Phelps: Push The Limit Virtua Tennis Dance Paradise Michael Jackson the Experience Dance Masters The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout Your Shape: Fitness Evolved Wii Zumba Fitness 2 Cabela’s Adventure Camp Just Dance (1-3 and summer party) WiiSports Wii Resorts ExerBeat UFC Trainer Country Dance Playstation3 Dance Dance Revolution Everybody Dance Dance Star Party Just Dance

  7. Video games include countless sports and activities that coincide with physical education curriculums. Activities include: Basketball Tennis Soccer Dance Golf Frisbee Boxing Baseball Bowling Fencing Fitness Training Among many more…..

  8. Click these links for more information Articles How have video games been seen in schools? • “P.E. Classes Turn to Video Game That Works Legs” • “Video games help schools get kids moving, exercising more” • “Video Games That Keep Kids Fit” • “Video games find their way into PE classes”

  9. Handheld Technology “Pedometers and Heart Rate Monitors” • These devices can be effective resources in physical education • They can be used each class to track student’s progress during physical activity • Goals can be set each class for students to strive to reach • Students can compete with friends for high scores (steps or highest heart rate)

  10. FlipTrek Basic Pedometer FLIPTREK BASIC is a simple clamshell style step counter with a one piece molded clip. The flip-up cover prevents users from accidentally pressing reset button, and protects digital display. Counts steps up to 99,999. OmronHR-100CHeart Rate Monitor • Heart rate monitor is easy to program • Comfortable to wear with ventilated watch band • Helps maintain a proper heart rate with a high/low heart rate alarm • Chest transmitter belt sends data to the receiver at a distance of up to 98 feet (30 meters) • Built with a backlight function, time of day display, and daily reminder alarm

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