Improving Physical Education Through Technology

Mike Ballo

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

Goal

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

Weslo 5.2T Crosswalk Treadmill

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

VO2 Max Equipment

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

Dumbbell Set

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

Gold's Gym XR45 Home Gym

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

Fit Day PC