Improving Physical Education Through Technology

1. Improving Physical Education Through Technology Mike Ballo

2. Goal • The goal of this presentation is to • Use technology to assess student fitness • Set and attain student goals • See improvement in student fitness • Increase the overall physical education experience

3. Weslo 5.2T Crosswalk Treadmill

4. Weslo 5.2T Crosswalk Treadmill • Description: Well reviewed, affordable treadmill • Cost: $299.99 (originally $399.99) • Buy here (Sears.com) • Purposes: • Get students exercising • Keep students stationary for testing • Has built in heart rate monitor

5. VO2 Max Equipment

6. VO2 Max Equipment • Description: Allows tracking of different fitness measurement • Price: Ranges from $399.99-$899.99 (depending on accessories) • Buy through www.korr.com • Purposes: • Gives students exact measurements of fitness • Allows students to track improvement • Will add excitement to exercise for students

7. Dumbbell Set

8. Dumbbell Set • Description: Set of dumbbells 3-50lbs • Price: $173.99 • Buy here (schoolspecialty.com) • Purposes: • Gives students chance for supervised resistance training • Allow students to track strength progression • Students will benefit from positive effects of strength training

9. Gold's Gym XR45 Home Gym

10. Gold's Gym XR45 Home Gym • Description: Affordable machine with exercises focusing on several muscles • Price: $279.99 • Buy here (walmart.com) • Purpose: • Adds options for weight training • Allows multiple students to weight train • Teaches students exercises for different muscles

11. Fit Day PC

12. Fit Day PC • Description: Gives students easy way to track fitness • Price: $29.99 • Buy here (fitday.com) • Purposes: • Easy to use, effective • Can be accessed at home • Lets students actually see improvements