improving overall health in the classroom
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Improving Overall Health in the Classroom. By Rosalie Cohen. Goal: To incorporate traditional, cost efficient equipment with new technology and software in the classroom, in order to improve the overall health and well-being of our students. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Improving Overall
Health in the Classroom
By Rosalie Cohen
Goal: To incorporate traditional, cost efficient equipment with new technology and software in the classroom, in order to improve the overall health and well-being of our students.
Resis
tanc
e Ba
nds
• They come in 6 six different colors ranging from ultra light to ultra heavy• Fits comfortably around
the upper and lower legs
Resis
tanc
e Ba
nds Purpose: Exercise the muscles of
the hips and legsCost: Range from $3.25-$4.45 depending on levelWhere to buy: http://www.power-systems.com/p-2705-versa-loops.aspx#tabs-3Use/Value: Improve strength and body flexibility
Medi
cine
Balls
• Can be used in a variety of exercises• Great for core toning• Ensures superior grip
and handling• Color coded by
weight
Medi
cine
Balls
Purpose: Tone and strengthen Cost: $156.63 for a setWhere to buy: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cap-Barbell-Medicine-Rack-w-Ball-Set/11099789Use/Value: Great for abs and whole body workouts
Body
Fat
Anal
yzer
• Omron HBF- 306 regulates body fat percentage/BMI• Grip for only 7 seconds to
calculate your BMI• Two models for athletes
and non-athletes• Can be used year after
year
Body
Fat
Anal
yzer
Purpose: To help students monitor their weightCost: $32.99Where to buy: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Omron-Portable-Body-Fat-Analyzer/3342463#ProductDetailUse/Value: Allows students to set a goal based off their BMI and track it throughout the year
Exe
rBal
ls
• Great core strengthening exercises for kids
• There are 10 clearly illustrated exercises around the perimeter of the ball
• Includes activity cards
Exer
Balls
Purpose: To strengthen your core muscles, including your abdominal and back musclesCost: $32.99Where to buy:http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sportime-ExerBalls-26-Diameter/24087230#ProductDetailUse/Value: Core strength, total body, and stretching
Heal
th R
elat
ed
Fitne
ss C
ompl
ete
• Great software program for live and on-line fitness courses
• Covers five areas of health related fitness along with assessments
• You can download a free demo version at http://www.pesoftware.com/demos.html
Heal
th R
elat
ed
Fitne
ss C
ompl
ete
Purpose: Allows students to obtain easy access to helpful information on health and fitness through different learning stylesCost: $200.00Where to buy: http://shop.pesoftware.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13&products_id=66Use/Value: Includes the principals of fitness such as safe versus dangerous exercises
Conc
lusio
nItem Price
Resistance Bands $3.25
Medicine Balls $156.63 set
Body Fat Analyzer $32.99
ExerBalls $32.99
Health Related Fitness Complete
$200.00
Total: $425.86