Incorporating Video Games with Phys Ed Evan Norwood

Goal & Purpose �To engage students in physical activity �To have students become self-motivated

Nintendo Wii �Promotes active movement while playing �Students control the game with body movement

Wii Sports �Students can compete with one another in boxing, tennis, baseball, golf, and

Wii Sports Resort �Even more action-filled activities �Students can engage in cycling, canoeing, and

Wii Fit �Focuses on aerobics, strength, & balance �Uses balance board as controller �More

Wii Fit �Fitness Tracker �Can track weight and BMI of students �Keeps a daily

Wii Fit Aerobics �Students can run, box, step, and even hula hoop their way

Wii Fit Strength �Some students might be intimidated by a weight room �Full body

Wii Fit Balance �Balance is a key part of fitness �Soccer heading, skiing, snowboarding,

Just Dance �A fun way to stay active �A workout in disguise �Up to

So Much For So Little �Nintendo Wii Console with controller, “Wii Sports” & “Just

Save Money! �An exercise bike costs $300 �A rowing machine costs $300 � 20

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Incorporating Video Games with Phys. Ed. Evan Norwood

Goal & Purpose �To engage students in physical activity �To have students become self-motivated and excited to exercise and be active �To make a connection to the students with technology they are familiar with

Nintendo Wii �Promotes active movement while playing �Students control the game with body movement �Great alternative for rainy days!

Wii Sports �Students can compete with one another in boxing, tennis, baseball, golf, and more! �Boxing is an excellent form of cardio exercise! �Less fights in school?

Wii Sports Resort �Even more action-filled activities �Students can engage in cycling, canoeing, and much more! �Cardio, muscle movement, coordination! Students use their arms to pedal

Wii Fit �Focuses on aerobics, strength, & balance �Uses balance board as controller �More than 40 activities!

Wii Fit �Fitness Tracker �Can track weight and BMI of students �Keeps a daily fitness log so students can see how they are doing

Wii Fit Aerobics �Students can run, box, step, and even hula hoop their way to fitness �Burns fat! �Can promote fitness outside of school!

Wii Fit Strength �Some students might be intimidated by a weight room �Full body workout �Leg extensions, squats, pushup challenge, planks, tricep extension, and more!

Wii Fit Balance �Balance is a key part of fitness �Soccer heading, skiing, snowboarding, tightrope walk, and more!

Just Dance �A fun way to stay active �A workout in disguise �Up to 4 students can dance together �Friendly competition

So Much For So Little �Nintendo Wii Console with controller, “Wii Sports” & “Just Dance”$173. 00 �Wii Fit software and balance board- $99. 00 � walmart. com

Save Money! �An exercise bike costs $300 �A rowing machine costs $300 � 20 soccer balls cost $300 �You can get all of these and more in the Wii for just $272!!!