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Improving Overall Health in the Classroom

Improving Overall Health in the Classroom. By Rosalie Cohen. Goal: To incorporate traditional, cost efficient equipment with new technology and software in the classroom, in order to improve the overall health and well-being of our students.

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Improving Overall Health in the Classroom

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  1. Improving Overall Health in the Classroom By Rosalie Cohen

  2. Goal: To incorporate traditional, cost efficient equipment with new technology and software in the classroom, in order to improve the overall health and well-being of our students.

  3. They come in 6 six different colors ranging from ultra light to ultra heavy • Fits comfortably around the upper and lower legs Resistance Bands

  4. Purpose: Exercise the muscles of the hips and legs Cost: Range from $3.25-$4.45 depending on level Where to buy: http://www.power-systems.com/p-2705-versa-loops.aspx#tabs-3 Use/Value: Improve strength and body flexibility Resistance Bands

  5. Can be used in a variety of exercises • Great for core toning • Ensures superior grip and handling • Color coded by weight Medicine Balls

  6. Purpose: Tone and strengthen Cost: $156.63 for a set Where to buy: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cap-Barbell-Medicine-Rack-w-Ball-Set/11099789 Use/Value: Great for abs and whole body workouts Medicine Balls

  7. Omron HBF- 306 regulates body fat percentage/BMI • Grip for only 7 seconds to calculate your BMI • Two models for athletes and non-athletes • Can be used year after year Body Fat Analyzer

  8. Purpose: To help students monitor their weight Cost: $32.99 Where to buy: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Omron-Portable-Body-Fat-Analyzer/3342463#ProductDetail Use/Value: Allows students to set a goal based off their BMI and track it throughout the year Body Fat Analyzer

  9. Great core strengthening exercises for kids • There are 10 clearly illustrated exercises around the perimeter of the ball • Includes activity cards ExerBalls

  10. Purpose: To strengthen your core muscles, including your abdominal and back muscles Cost: $32.99 Where to buy: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sportime-ExerBalls-26-Diameter/24087230#ProductDetail Use/Value: Core strength, total body, and stretching ExerBalls

  11. Great software program for live and on-line fitness courses • Covers five areas of health related fitness along with assessments • You can download a free demo version at http://www.pesoftware.com/demos.html Health Related Fitness Complete

  12. Purpose: Allows students to obtain easy access to helpful information on health and fitness through different learning styles Cost: $200.00 Where to buy: http://shop.pesoftware.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13&products_id=66 Use/Value: Includes the principals of fitness such as safe versus dangerous exercises Health Related Fitness Complete

  13. Conclusion

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