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.

Resi

stance

B

ands

• They come in 6 six different colors ranging from ultra light to ultra heavy

• Fits comfortably around the upper and lower legs

Resi

stance

B

ands Purpose: Exercise the muscles of

the hips and legs

Cost: Range from $3.25-$4.45 depending on level

Where to buy: http://www.power-systems.com/p-2705-versa-loops.aspx#tabs-3

Use/Value: Improve strength and body flexibility

Medic

ine B

alls

• Can be used in a variety of exercises

• Great for core toning

• Ensures superior grip and handling

• Color coded by weight

Medic

ine B

alls

Purpose: Tone and strengthen

Cost: $156.63 for a set

Where to buy: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cap-Barbell-Medicine-Rack-w-Ball-Set/11099789

Use/Value: Great for abs and whole body workouts

Body

Fat

Analy

zer

• 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

Analy

zer

Purpose: To help students monitor their weight

Cost: $32.99

Where to buy: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Omron-Portable-Body-Fat-Analyzer/3342463#ProductDetail

Use/Value: Allows students to set a goal based off their BMI and track it throughout the year

Exe

rBalls

• Great core strengthening exercises for kids

• There are 10 clearly illustrated exercises around the perimeter of the ball

• Includes activity cards

Exe

rBalls

Purpose: To strengthen your core muscles, including your abdominal and back muscles

Cost: $32.99

Where to buy:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sportime-ExerBalls-26-Diameter/24087230#ProductDetail

Use/Value: Core strength, total body, and stretching

Healt

h R

ela

ted

Fitn

ess

Com

ple

te

• 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

Healt

h R

ela

ted

Fitn

ess

Com

ple

te

Purpose: Allows students to obtain easy access to helpful information on health and fitness through different learning styles

Cost: $200.00

Where to buy: http://shop.pesoftware.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13&products_id=66

Use/Value: Includes the principals of fitness such as safe versus dangerous exercises

Concl

usi

on

Item 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