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

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nds

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

the upper and lower legs

Resis

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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

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Fitne

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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

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Fitne

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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