Useful Recording Physical Education Equipment!

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Useful Recording Physical Education Equipment!

Ryan Williams

Student Results Can Get Messy There are so many possibilities to measuring student progress

in Physical Education. Heart Rate, Caloric Expenditure, Times, Distance, and even

correctly performed repetitions These pieces of information are vital, but can be hard to

organize and view. The following pieces of equipment and software make the

process of collecting, analyzing, and sharing student progress easier.

A-Pass Timing System

Fitness gram Pacer Test becomes easier to assess

Cable Sensor and Ankle Bracelet make recording easier Each student’s results are

automatically displayed on the teacher’s lap top.

Built music and buzzer sets pace for participants

• Systems are made by Gopher.• Priced at $5,500• Comes with 25 ankle bracelets, two cables, and software link to

collect results.

Fitstep Pro Uploadable Pedometers

Function like a regular pedometer Measures steps, distance traveled, caloric expenditure, etc

Can be uploaded to computer Software is simple to use and east to print Results of each student are easily organized, measured, and shared

• Made by Gopher• Priced at $30, $440 for a 15 pack, and $870 for a 30 pack of pedometers• Comes with pedometers, software cd, and pedometer dock for collecting

data

Heart Rate Monitor Easy way of measuring heart rate. Conventional count for 10 seconds and multiply by 6 is not

as accurate Some kids loose count, miscount Some struggle to find their pulse Gives students easy to read display of results for relaying to

teacher

• Made by Sketchers, sold on Gopher website• Priced at $72 each, $425 for 6

Curl Up Tester Easy counting of curl up repetitions Stresses proper form for repetition to count Built in timer to alert students when time is up Easy display and relaying of results to teacher

• Made by Gopher• Priced at $70 each

Class Monitoring System Monitors student progress via Bluetooth. Allows teachers in class instant feedback Allows teachers to set class or individual goals

Monitor progress towards goals Relays information to iPad or iPhone with clear and easy to

analyze display. Easily shared with parents and administrators

• Made by Gopher• Priced at $3,300 for Basic Pack. Individual Monitors and Straps are

available for $80 each. • Back includes 20 monitors, iPad, case, and software license for 3 years• www.gophersport.com