Cognitive functioning is related to

proper nutrition and physical

activity

Self-concept, self-esteem, and pro-

social skills are all positively

affected by physical activity

Technology resources improve

communication and productivity

among students and teachers

Blood Pressure Devices – monitor blood

pressure

Body composition analyzers – measure

percent of body fat

Pedometer – monitors number of steps taken

Accelerometer – counts calories

Spirometer – measures lung volume

Table 14.3

Roblyer & Doering

Page 395

BenefitsSample Resources

and Activities

Devices help

analyze, monitor and

improve fitness

Displaying students’ data

on the internet allows

competition between

students

Helps students develop

and track their fitness

goals & plans

Treadmills, stair

stepper, and stationary

bikes

Heart monitors

Electronic portfolio an

spreadsheet software

BenefitsSample Resources

and Activities

Displays model

performances

Supports self-analysis and

monitoring of

improvement

Gives students visual

feedback on performance

Helps teachers organize

data collection and report

on students’ progress

Instructional broadcasts

on motor skills

Video Cameras

Handheld Computers

Biomechanical analysis

programs

BenefitsSample Resources

and Activities

Connects students of

various backgrounds to

allow interactions related

to physical activity

Students learn about the

history of sports and

dances

Televised shows and

special

Internet-based e-pals

programs

Internet and electronic

encyclopedias

BenefitsSample Resources

and Activities

Guides students through

the process of making

changes to enhance their

health.

Nutritional analysis

programs: DINE Healthy

and Pyramid Challenge (

DINE Systems)

Risk assessment programs

BenefitsSample Resources

and Activities

Provides current

information for

researching health topics

Internet sites; Web MD

http://www.webmd.com

Software: My Amazing

Human Body (DK

Multimedia), A.D.A.M.:

The Inside Story

(A.D.A.M.)

BenefitsSample Resources

and Activities

Webquests allow students

to collaborate on health-

related issues.

Presents health issues in

real-life settings to foster

decision-making and

critical thinking skills.

Internet webquest sites:

Addiction

(http://technoteacher.co

m/WebQuests/ADDICTION

/)

Video-based simulations:

Science Sleuths (Science

Kit and Boreal Labs –

http://sciencekit.com)

BenefitsSample Resources

and Activities

Shows relationships

between physical

education/health-related

topics and other subject

areas.

Bonnie’s Fitware

www.pesoftware.com

-The President’s Challenge

Physical Activity and Fitness

Awards Program

www.presidentschallenge.or

g/educators/disabilities.aspx

--Be Fit for Life – Creating

Healthy Lifestyles for People

with Disabilities

www.health.state.ny.us/nysd

oh./prevent/target7.htm#fit

--Health and Wellness

Information

www.ilru.org/healthwellness

/healthinfo/