Equipment/Software Project

By: Julie Cairone

Wii Fit•WII is a video game system that has a fitness component that has swept the nation.

• It has made people want to get off the couch and become slightly competitive in a fun physical fitness way.

• This can be played with family, friends, or by yourself.

Wii Balance board is what is used to play all the games

It has the ability to measure a persons weight as well as their center of balance

It mainly focuses on a persons center of balance and improving posture

Wii Balance Board

Wii Fit Bundle

→ Balance Board→ Fitness Mat→ Carrying Case→ HD hook up cords

There are many different games with various exercises that can be played◦ Strength Training, Yoga, aerobics, and balance games

You can check your progress through the health status that is made when you first log in.

It provides instant feedback to see where you are at in games and challenges to improve your health

It is a different alternative than just regular Physical Education activities that can become routine to students

As you spend time exercising, you'll earn Fit Credits that unlock additional exercises and activities within these categories.

Benefits of Wii Fit

Strength Training◦ Ex: Lunge, Push-Up and Side Plank, Jackknife, Plank and

Tricep Extension. Challenges include Push-Up Challenge, Plank Challenge and Jackknife Challenge.

Yoga◦ Ex: balance and flexibility with Yoga poses and activities

like Deep Breathing, Half-Moon, Dance, Cobra, Bridge, Spinal Twist, Shoulder Stand

Aerobics◦ Ex: Basic Step, Basic Run, Super Hula Hoop, Advanced

Step, 2-P Run, Rhythm Boxing Balance games

◦ Ex: balanced-based games like Soccer Heading, Ski Slalom, Ski Jump, Table Tilt, Tightrope Walk, Balance Bubble

Wii Exercises

Unlock new moves as you improve!!!!

Stereo System

iSymphony Stereo System with wireless speakers, W2C

Many stereo systems are compatible with:◦ IPod◦ IPhone◦ CD’s◦ MP3◦ MP3 CD’s

Stereo System Equipment

Motivation is key when trying to maintain a consistent workout schedule.

For some people, listening to music is what motivates them to get out and start exercising.

It can help people push themselves when a workout becomes difficult.

Music during a workout

☺ Dance Dance Revolution can also be purchased and used on The Wii

Increases focus

Helps control the intensity of a workout

Helps someone have more consistent movements

The rhythmical qualities can follow the physical skills and can improve motor skills.

It promotes a positive mood and avoids any kind of negative thoughts.

Advantages of Music

PedometerOmron HJ-112

It sense your movements and counts your steps

It calculates the distance you have walked, jogged, or run

Converts the steps taken into distance by knowing the length of your stride

Use of Pedometer’s

Track the amount of steps taken per day People exercise more efficiently when they

record their progress Gives incentive to get up and walk

◦ Good for mind and body, boosts self-esteem the more you exercise

◦ Walking more increases energy level and increases weight loss

Benefits of Pedometers

Fitness Gram 9Software Program

Developed for comprehensive set of assessment procedures in physical education programs

Includes a variety of health-related physical fitness tests that assess aerobic capacity; muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility; and body composition

Published by Human Kinetics-Provides a way for schools to access children and provide printable feedback to students and parents

About the Fitness Gram 9

Is one way the students are able to see their level of fitness and progress along the way

Logs 30 minute fitness sessions over a period of 3 days

Reports total minutes of activity, periods of activity time each day, and types of activity

Tracks in step counts or minutes of activity per day

Teachers can issue challenges to students that can be issued from class-to-class or school-to-school

Activity Gram & Activity Log

Available in Spanish or English

Statistical Reports available at the district, school, and class levels

Report Wizard that allows district and school administrators and teachers to select the scope and range of reports they wish to print

Import options allow for the import of multiple files with data matching options for student records

Security features-including required logins and different permission levels, for editing, and running reports for districts, schools, and teachers

Fitness Gram Reports

Personal TrainerComputer Program

Many students are lacking in the area of knowing how to stay fit

Many live unhealthy lifestyles With a personal trainer it is individualized to

each student They can track their progress Constantly having the updated information

on living healthy

Education

Almost all students need specific individual information on how to eat healthy, exercise, take care of their body (internal/external), and feel good about themselves

Helps four major areas of fitness◦ Physical Fitness◦ Mental Fitness◦ Nutrition◦ Recovery

Custom Made Program for each individual

Showing the correct way to do exercises and the truth that you do not need supplements to help lose weight

Nutritional plans specific to:◦ Body type◦ Lifestyle◦ Goals

About Personal Trainer

Personal for each individual student!

Stay constantly motivated and be consistent with your training and diet

Have a clear-cut and effective workout and nutritional program, with no confusions about what to do and have all your questions answered

Shed that stubborn body fat

Gain body weight and muscle mass

Build up stubborn/lagging body parts

Have the stamina/energy to get you through your hard workouts

Break through a plateau/sticking point and make further progress

Avoid overtraining

What most people want:

Everything here today will be able to benefit students in each way of living a healthy life! It will keep students motivated! Help them push each other and themselves! Give individual attention where it is needed! Help them to continually have fun while

working out!