1. Equipment Software Project
Michael Soohoo
Elementary School Health

2. 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 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.

3. 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

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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..

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. Costs
FitBit Zip: 40 x = 2,399.60
Sports Equipment Set 2 sets at each =
Circuits: Agility and Balance Circuit = 1, (Complete set) Hand Eye Coordination Circuit = 1,599.00
Wii Sports/Wii Fit: Wii (2), Wii Sports 19.99(2), Wii Fit Plus 99.99(2), Wii remote (8) =
Dance Dance Revolution: (2)=
Exercise Bands: 4/set x 10 sets each set is =
Scale =
Total Costs $7,993.96

13. 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