Why equipment and software are needed: Retrieved 2/28/2012

› Making class collages › Capturing exciting moments › Creating additional roles for students › Keeping record of Participation › Creating a class Portfolio Using this software will help build a fun, safe, and healthy learning environment.

Very affordable/fair price [$34.99] Professional photo editing Manages/organizes photos Slideshow capabilities Easy to use

Cost: Wii Console Controller: each Wii Fit Plus with Wii Balance Board: $99.99

Fitness: Cardiovascular Training Muscle Strength Training Muscle Endurance Training Flexibility Training Body Composition Assessment Sports: Tennis Baseball Basketball Football Track Skiing Bowling Golf

CognitiveAffectivePsychomotor Students will: understand the 5 components of fitness. gain a variety of strategies to live an active/healthy lifestyle. understand balance, agility, center of mass, and laws of physics. Students Will: feel successful and accomplished after Wii games. value physical activity as a fun way to live a longer, healthier life. appreciate how fitness supports other aspects of their lives. Students Will: improve in all components of fitness. demonstrate good sportsmanship and attitudes. be able to participate with maximum physical activity when injured or unprepared for class.

Cost:

 Time-management  Higher Enthusiasm  Class Organization  Auditory Learners  Enhanced Performance  Motivation  Cultural Awareness

549.99

 Universal HDMI Cable  USB Plug ‘n Play  5.1lb’s  Sharp XGA resolution and 3 LCD, 3-chip technology  PC free slideshow capability Can be plugged into any computer Very fast/easy to set up Light/ easy to carry to different classrooms or gymnasiums Life-like image with precise detail, making it easy for all students to see Can project files from any USB making it even more reliable, and easily mobile.

Price for 25: $225.00

 Helps students’ math skills by converting steps into miles.  Step counts can be put onto a map to show progression towards a destination.  Maps give students choices in direction/distance.  These creative implementations help motivate students and set goals.  This strategy can help students excel in other learning areas such as math, science, and history.

1. Students will be given pedometers (set at 0) every day. 2. Students will where pedometers throughout the entire class time. 3. Students will record total steps of each individual activity in their personal logs. 4. Students will total the amount of steps of the class period in their log books. 5. Students will convert the steps to miles using the necessary formula. 6. Students will move their paper figure on the class map for the distance they have traveled.

Technology is an aspect of teaching that cannot be over-looked. To neglect the importance of quality technological implementation is to neglect the best, most effective practices for student learning in Health and Physical Education.