IPAD is a device created by apple that can be very helpful in a physical education classroom. This...

Equipment Software Project for Physical Education.

By: Veronica Rhea

IPAD

IPAD is a device created by apple that can be very helpful in a physical education classroom.

This can be used for..› hooking up to projectors› Passing around to students for visual aids

** long battery life , compact and durable.

ZIP DRIVE

ZIP drives are an essential piece of equipment when being a teacher.

Teachers can use ZIP drives for…› Saving students work› Transporting work and presentations to

other devices.› Organization of materials

Smart boards

This is great device is similar to a white board or a chalk board but has so many other features.

This device enables hands on learning and also is compatible with Microsoft word, PowerPoint etc.

Markers are not needed or chalk or erasers.

Smart board comes along with many accessories › Camera › Projector › Interactive response systems

MyPyramid.com

MyPyramid.com is a resource that teachers can access through the internet.

This website contains information about..› dietary guidelines› Research and analysis on nutrition and

consumer economics› Healthy eating index› Nutrient content of the U.S food supply

The best feature of MyPyramid.com

My Plate displays the five different food groups and all the information about the foods in each group.› Grains Group› Vegetable Group› Fruit Group› Dairy Group› Protein Food Groups

Fitnessgram testing

Fitness gram testing is a great way to access students in their physical abilities in class.› Access students fitness and activity levels.› Report results to students, parents and

administrators.› Educate your community on the

importance of everyday activity and lifelong health and fitness.

Components of the Fitnessgram

Aerobic Capacity--may select one option› PACER test -One-mile run/walk - Walk test (ages 13 or

older) Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility

› Curl-up’s – Trunk lift – Push- ups

Flexibility› Sit and Reach

Body Composition--may select one option› Percent body fat› Body mass index

Essentials in a physical education classroom

IPAD ZIP drive

Smart boards MyPyramid.com

Fitnessgram testing

All of these pieces of equipment and software are great tools to have when teaching physical education classes.