1. Student Wellness Using Technology In the Physical Education Classroom

2. Presenters Mike Barton, Technology Director Kathy Keck, Challenge Grant Director

3. Joseph F. Tuttle Middle School Crawfordsville, Indiana

5. “Athens of Indiana” General Lew Wallace Study/ < Ben Hur Museum Henry S. Lane Antebellum mansion >

6. City of Crawfordsville - Facts Population – 15,000 Per Capita Income - $17,000 Some small industrial plants Declining Downtown area Limited retail businesses Wabash College

7. Tuttle Middle School - Facts Grades 6-7-8 585 Students 39 Certified staff members 41% Free/Reduced Lunch & Textbooks Corporation Assessed Valuation - $1.2 million Building – 42 years old “Anytime, Anywhere Laptop Learning School” 24/7 Laptops for students and teachers

8. Our Program Tuttle Wellness Project “Fit for the Future” Instructors Mrs. Eileen Thompson Mr. Andy Craig

9. “We’re in the midst of an unprecedented epidemic of obesity among young people.” Howell Wechsler Centers for Disease Control

10. According to government estimates, some 6 million American children are seriously overweight. Source: CDC The percentage of overweight youth in the U.S. has more than doubled in the past 30 years. Source: CDC

15. The NEW P.E. Students’ grades are based on individual accomplishments and improvements.. The curriculum is not just for the athlete or students with athleticism. The focus is on improving the physical, nutritional and mental state of each student and to help develop a positive life-long wellness attitude.

16. Technology in the Program Heart Rate monitors Computer/computers with printer Software programs Internet Fitness Evaluation equipment Weight Platform Sit and Reach station Body Mass analyzer Blood pressure monitor

17. Heart Rate Monitors

34. Blood Pressure Checks St. Clare Medical Center Staff

40. TriFit Evaluation Equipment & Program Polar Health First

52. Program Reports

58. Personal Profile Graph/Charts Cardiovascular Strength Flexibility Monthly health topic newsletter Various letters dealing with nutrition Meal Planner Participation letter Preventive health care strategies Letter to physician Minor injury report and what to do Exercise program

59. Healthyschools.net Internet accessible Student information is downloaded Students and parents can read and evaluate the student profile

65. Tuttle’s Program Cardiovascular – Three days/week Strength – Two days/week Flexibility – Five days /week

66. Tuttle’s Program, continued Heart Rate monitors Aerobics Tapes- vcr/tv Fitnessgram – stereo system Lifetime sports – golf, tennis, volleyball, basketball, softball, walking/jogging All students – grades 6-7-8

67. Community Involvement City of Crawfordsville Employee Health Fair St. Clare Employee Health Fair Crawfordsville Health and Fun Day Local Industries Health Fairs Tuttle Health Fair (future?) for parents

68. Partners in Wellness Montgomery County Educational Foundation, Inc.

69. Websites and References www.polarusa.com www.healthfirstusa.com www.obesity.org www.actionforhealthykids.org www.pe4life.com www.cdc.gov www.cdc.gov/nchs www.acer.com www.tms.cville.k12.in.us

70. 765-362-2992 mbarton@tms.cville.k12.in.us Mike Barton