EquipmentSoftware Project By Michelle Borghese Kids love video

Equipment/Software Project By Michelle Borghese

Kids love video games! Why not incorporate video games into Physical Education classes? Many students have these game systems at home but play non-physical games. Introduce these games to PE classes and it will change the students minds!

Wii Fit Plus Wii Sports Just Dance Wii Party And many more!

Benefits Everyone is engaged Teaches fundamentals Proper Stretching Games offer strength training, balance games and aerobic Can track their progress FUN!

XBOX Kinect Sports Your Shape: Fitness Evolved Game Party Zumba Fitness Dance Central And many more!

Benefits Do not need controller, body is the controller Games provide a good dynamic workout More likely to want to participate in Physical Education

How are the video games helpful? The system would allow students to use technology when there is inclement weather Good solid class when stuck indoors Energize the students for the rest of the dreary day Doesn’t feel like school work, it’s something they can relate to Helps promote enthusiasm towards PE class

Stereo Music during class, keep students engaged Exercise to a rhythm

SMART Board or Projector Screen Demonstrate videos or rules of sports Everyone is able to see visual Needed to play Wii or Kinect

Fitnessgram Fitness assessment and reporting program for youth Students must reach Healthy Fitness Zone Includes health related physical fitness tests: Aerobic, Muscular Strength/Endurance, Flexibility, and Body Composition.

Benefits Provides students knowledge of good exercises Assesses their progress and provides motivation to beat their scores

My Pyramid Help students eat healthy Provides dietary guidance Teaches Nutrition

Helpful Websites Youtube: Wii in PE Fitnessgram My Pyramid