This document discusses how technology can enhance physical and health education. It provides examples of how devices like video cameras, pedometers, and fitness trackers can help analyze and monitor student fitness, motor skills, and health goals. It also describes how technology resources like online programs and portfolios allow students to collect and analyze their own data. The document outlines several strategies for integrating technology, such as using heart rate monitors and fitness equipment to improve fitness, video cameras to provide feedback on motor skills, and internet research on health topics.

1. Physical &HealthEducationEnriched byTechnology

2. Food for thought… 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

3. Examples of Technology used for physical & health education Digital Video Cameras – record performance and allow for replay and analysis Electronic Portfolios – puts students in charge of collecting, recording, and analyzing their motor skill achievement, fitness performance, social interactions, and cognitive learning. Nutritional Analysis Programs – analysis of calorie intake and monitoring portions of required food groups Spreadsheets – help track nutrition and fitness goals

4. Other examples of Technology in Physical & health education 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

5. Technology integration strategies for physical education Table 14.3 Roblyer & Doering Page 395

6. Supporting Improved Fitness (Table 14.3) 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 Benefits Sample Resources and Activities

7. Developing and improving motor skill performance (Table 14.3) 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 Benefits Sample Resources and Activities

8. Shaping Students’ beliefs and interactions related to physical activity (Table 14.3) 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 Benefits Sample Resources and Activities

9. Helping students assess and enhance personal health (Table 14.3) 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 Benefits Sample Resources and Activities

10. Helping students obtain valid health information(Table 14.3) 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.) Benefits Sample Resources and Activities

11. Influencing health behaviors (table14.3) 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.com/WebQuests/ADDICTION/) Video-based simulations: Science Sleuths (Science Kit and Boreal Labs – http://sciencekit.com) Benefits Sample Resources and Activities

12. Supporting Interdisciplinary instruction (table14.3) Shows relationships between physical education/health-related topics and other subject areas. Bonnie’sFitware www.pesoftware.com Benefits Sample Resources and Activities

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