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

4. Resistance Bands 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 http://www.power- systems.com/p-2705-versa- loops.aspx#tabs-3 http://www.power- systems.com/p-2705-versa- loops.aspx#tabs-3 Use/Value: Improve strength and body flexibility

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

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

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

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

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

10. ExerBalls 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#Product Detail http://www.walmart.com/ip/ Sportime-ExerBalls-26- Diameter/24087230#Product Detail Use/Value: Core strength, total body, and stretching

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

12. Health Related Fitness Complete 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/i ndex.php?main_page=produ ct_info&cPath=13&products_i d=66 http://shop.pesoftware.com/i ndex.php?main_page=produ ct_info&cPath=13&products_i d=66 http://shop.pesoftware.com/i ndex.php?main_page=produ ct_info&cPath=13&products_i d=66 Use/Value: Includes the principals of fitness such as safe versus dangerous exercises

13. Conclusion ItemPrice Resistance Bands$3.25 Medicine Balls$156.63 set Body Fat Analyzer$32.99 ExerBalls$32.99 Health Related Fitness Complete $200.00 Total:$425.86