Improving Fitness In the Classroom By Ali Vento
Goal... The following equipment/software will help students... Be aware of their fitness/health Enjoy fitness more Learn correct way to workout
Heart Rate Monitor -Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor -Simple watch with chest strap -Purpose: Measure heart beat during exercise
Cost: $89.99 (only need around 30-35) Buy: Dick’s Sporting Goods -> ex.jspproductId= &cp= ex.jspproductId= &cp= Use/Value: Students will know their fitness level. Relate results to burn fat/work cardiovascular
Television
Supersonic SC inch 720p LED TV Device used to display videos/cable Purpose: Exercise through example from television Cost: $ Buy-> -SC inch-720p-LED- TV/ /product.html -SC inch-720p-LED- TV/ /product.html Use: Fun Visual of lessons
Zumba Video
Zumba Fitness Exhilarating, easy to follow, Latin dance Purpose: Enjoyable cardio workout Cost: $19.99 Buy-> Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Qhttp:// Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q Use: Involve more girls, work cardio
DVD Player
Samsung Progressive Scan DVD Player Device that displays DVDs through TV Purpose: Show videos Cost: $39.99 Buy-> Sears. progressive-scan-dvd-player-with-1080p-up/p PprdNo=6&blockNo=6&blockType= G6www.sears.com/samsung- progressive-scan-dvd-player-with-1080p-up/p PprdNo=6&blockNo=6&blockType= G6 Use: Display videos (Zumba)
My Plate Food Tracker
Choose My Plate! Software that tracks food intake Purpose: Provide dietary guidelines for Americans Cost: Free! Source: Myplate.gov Use: Input diet and follow guidelines
Overall... Previous equipment beneficial for overall health Motivate students to be more involved Everything will only need to be bought ONCE!