EQUIPMENT SOFTWARE USED IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION By

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE USED IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION By: Michael Wasienko

Goal My goal is to make sure my students have the proper technology and equipment in order to track their fitness, have an idea of how healthy they are, and improve technique. I also want my students to be interested and most importantly to have fun during P. E. class!

Different Types of Equipment and Software Heart Rate monitors Pedometers Projectors Sound Systems Dartfish Software

Heart Rate Monitors Can be worn across a student’s chest or around wrist Comfortable to wear Measures student’s heart rate during P. E. class

Heart Rate Monitors • Focus on a healthy lifestyle ▫ • Lose weight ▫ • Tells you if your are exercising too hard or not hard enough to burn fat Exercise safely ▫ • Helps you find the right pace and intensity to achieve your goals First to know if developing a health problem Be your own coach ▫ Set your monitor to see improvement, reach goals, and assignments in class

Pedometers Counts the number of steps and distance Counts the number of calories burned

Pedometers Fun and easy way for students to see how many steps and calories they have burned during P. E. class Teachers can create a number of steps goal that a student should reach Students can learn how many calories it takes to burn off fat based off of how many steps they take Very easy to access and to program

Projectors A device used to project an image onto a larger screen Helps provide larger images for the students to see and understand This piece of equipment allows for a smoother, faster, and easier style of teaching

Sound Systems Such as CD players on computers Stereos Ihome Loud and fun for different exercises or during a dance lesson Makes students feel comfortable

Dartfish Software Video analysis that allows students to see their technique and progress Students and teachers can watch student after fitness or an activity during class Visual for students to improve

Dartfish Software Teachers can offer guidance and video tape the students during class Students can learn from their mistakes by watching the video analysis and will be able to do whatever it is properly

Cost and Where to Buy? • • • Motiva Series Sport Watch Heart Rate Monitor : $49. 99 at http: //www. bestbuy. com Sportline 340 DS Pedometer: $19. 99 at http: //www. bestbuy. com Sharp 3 D XGA DLP Projector: $449. 99 at http: //www. bestbuy. com Sony 5. 2 -channel 4 K A/V sound system: $279. 99 at http: //store. sony. com Dartfish Software: $1, 000 at http: //www. buydartfish. com

Conclusion The four items that are equipment and the one item of software should be used in Phys. Ed. because…. Students and teachers will know first hand if the student is participating/improving Learning and participating during P. E. can be fun! A lot of students can benefit from a visual of themselves