EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE TO START AN EXERCISE PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE

SCHOOL STUDENTS

By Tom Cocivera

Primary Goal

The goal of this presentation is to get the backing for equipment and software to help withCreate exercise programsImproving overall health of studentsIncrease knowledge of exercisePromote good habit planning and

incorporating technology

Web Based Fitnessgram 9 This software is an update to our

Fitnessgram 8A web-based data collecting softwareTeachers and students can access from

home (when district allows)Gives students and teachers ability to

○ Track scores○ Track progress○ Saves Paper!

Fitnessgram 9

This would be usedTo help record and track progressLet students and families track progress

Great way of incorporating technology and Physical Education

Purchase through http://www.fitnessgram.net

Pricing options for school districts after inquiry

Fitgoal Software

This software enables us toCreate files for studentsSchedules for at home workoutsExamples for studentsTracks progressAll onlineStudents can access it

Fitgoal

Students can use at home Can be purchased at www.fitgoal.com Priced at $49 a month

My Fitness Pal

FREE online calorie, activity tracker Can be loaded onto phones Students create own login Use to keep track of calories and

calories burned

Omron GOsmart Pocket Pedometer These pedometers will enable students

to measureStepsDistanceCalories burnedFat burned

Real time results

Omron GOsmart Pocket Pedometer Would use this during gym classes Students would place in pocket Record data and return to teacher at

end of class Can be found online at retailers such as

Amazon for $20 per unit

Simple Diagnostics Clever Choice Fully Auto Digital Wrist Heart Rate Monitor This Heart rate monitor will enable

Students to see results instantlyIncorporate Target Heart RateHelp meet exercise goalsEasy to wear wristbandPriced at $27.99 and available at Walmart

Omron Portable Body Fat Analyzer The Body Fat analyzer

Uses electrical impedance to determine BMI in less than 7 seconds

Will be used to help set student’s body composition goals

Can be used to continue tracking goals and progress

Easy to read displayAthlete and Non Athlete Mode

Omron Body Fat Analyzer Cont.

Will be used throughout the semester for students to provide actual results

Priced at $30 at Walmart

Only one needed for class

Can find the items on the following sites http://www.fitnessgram.net/softwareupd

ates/ http://www.fitgoal.com/ http://www.amazon.com/Omron-Hj-113-

Pocket-Pedometer-Walking/dp/B003NCSM3E/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1361661706&sr=1-4

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Clever-Choice-Fully-Auto-Digital-Wrist-BP-Monitor-with-350-Memory-with-PC-Link/17711161

http://download.cnet.com/Open-Fitness/3000-2129_4-10181812.html?tag=mncol;3

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Omron-Portable-Body-Fat-Analyzer/3342463