Equipment Software Project Michael Soohoo Elementary School Health

GOAL AHA recommends children have at least 60 minutes of moderate/intense physical activity per day, physical inactivity is a major risk factor for developing coronary artery disease so the goal of this program is to: To offer a group of about 30-40 children in the after school program the technology and equipment necessary to get physically active in a fun and safe environment to help prevent these risk factors.

Childhood Obesity According to AHA nearly 1 out of every 3 children is either overweight or obese a number which has tripled since 1963. Childhood obesity is causing a number of health problems that previously were not seen until adulthood such as: Type 2 Diabetes and Raised Cholesterol Not only physically defects but also childhood obesity can cause some mental effects as well such as: Depression and negative body image

Benefits of the Program This program can help assist children with: Weight Control Reducing Blood Pressure Reducing the risks of diabetes Improved physiologic well-being (more self confidence and self-esteem)

FitBit Zip Activity Tracker FitBit Activity tracker is perfect for children and this program. It monitors steps taken, calories burned, and active minutes. This allows the students to keep track from their Fitbit which also syncs to smart phones and computers to begin logging the activity. Also water proof and clips easily to clothing

Sports Equipment The sports Equipment allows the children to play a variety of games and different activities daily they will not be stuck with the same games everyday Games such as: Basketball, soccer, kickball, jump rope, dodgeball, volley ball etc..

Circuit Program Circuit Program is a perfect way to get the kids active You can make it a race or just an individual workout 6 stations of various workouts The different workouts could include a jumping circuit: jump ropes, plyo trainer, and spots Hand Eye coordination circuit: Cup stacking, juggling Agility and Balance Circuit: Hurdles, cones, and a balance disk All circuits are a good way to get the kids active and competitive as well.

Wii Sports/Wii Fit Wii Sports/Fit gives the kids a chance to get active while playing games. Wii helps improve hand eye coordination and gets kids active rather than just sitting down Balance Coordination Endurance

Workout Videos/Dance Dance Revloution DDR is a fun and safe way to get the kids active Allows them to jump and move around with quick change of direction type movements. Game also has different settings such as calorie burn mode or workout time. Can improve coordination, balance, endurance, speed, quickness and flexibility

Exercise Bands Resistance Bands are a great way for the Kids to begin a workout to get loose. Allows them to stretch muscles easily and can also do it alone Also helps with balance and coordination Improves Flexibility

Height/Weight Scale Gives the students the chance to get their accurate height and weight monthly to see their progress throughout

Costs FitBit Zip: 40 x 59.99 = 2,399.60 Sports Equipment Set 2 sets at 359.00 each = 718.00 Circuits: Agility and Balance Circuit = 1,699.00 (Complete set) Hand Eye Coordination Circuit = 1,599.00 Wii Sports/Wii Fit: Wii 89.99 (2), Wii Sports 19.99(2), Wii Fit Plus 99.99(2), Wii remote 19.99 (8) = 579.86 Dance Dance Revolution: 289.00(2)= 580.00 Exercise Bands: 4/set x 10 sets each set is 22.95 = 229.50 Scale = 189.00 Total Costs $7,993.96

Conclusion This after school program will benefit children significantly not only will they be having fun playing games they will also be getting physically active to improve their overall health They will be given all the necessary resources to make this program successful one for themselves all they need to do is get active and play