Physical+Education

=Subject: Physical Education - Grade 8 =

==== **Curriculum Standards:**  ==== The incorporating technology in weight training, fitness, and nutrition activity by Jeff Berggren through [|http://www.lessonplanspage.com] implements physical education standards 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 (see chart below). The homeostasis activity through [|http://www.explorelearning.com] implements physical education standards 1, 2, and 4 (see chart below). == ==
 * Computers
 * Burnable DVD's
 * PowerPoint Technology
 * Printer
 * Overhead projector
 * Copy machine
 * Internet websites: [|http://www.lessonplanspage.com] and [|http://www.explorelearning.com]

Description:
=Students will utilize 7 types of technology to expedite both activities. For the first lesson, students will develop a personal fitness program to complete a proper workout designed to build muscle or increase cardiovascular endurance. For the second lesson, students will control a computer gizmo running on a treadmill. Students will make sure that they remain hydrated, healthy, cool, and challenged. Teachers will provide all of the technology availability for both activities as well as a weight training environment, books related to fitness and nutrition; along with the pre-seleted gizmo for students to use. = = = =Supporting Research: = = = = Research has consistently shown simulations to be powerful tools for improving student learning. Several reports providing information to back up the findings are available through the ExploreLearning website. There is also compelling research by the government through the presidents' challenge regarding the benefits of using technology to promote physical activity: []= = =  ** NI: These activities are new and innovative because the Presidents' Challenge research is from September 2008. The Lessonspage website was created in 1996, however information was just updated on 3/23/09. The Explore Learning website is relatively new as well. The activities provide visual stimulation as well as encouragement through technology to achieve goals; all the while they are becoming physically fit and working out. Teachers should understand that technology does not promote a sedentary lifestyle anymore; it actually helps and encourages physical fitness and education when used appropriately with students. **
 * Tried & True or New & Innovative:**

STANDARDS AND BENCHMARKS DETAIL PAGE ==- Click the link above to access detailed information for each standard and benchmarks A and B for 8th graders. == [|Physical Education activity related to standards using technology.pdf] ==<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">- Click the pdf document above to access the physical education activity related to the standards and utilzes technology. This is the first activity of two that utilizes incorporating technology in weight training, fitness and nutrition. ==