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TECHNOLOGY
and PE EQUIPMENT
Here are some devices that can help with the
correlation between technology and physical
education. Each can be accessed through grants
or personal/educational pursuits.
Pedometers
- in many cases they can be accrued on a free
basis from such auspices as AARP, McDonalds,
Special K and others that promote a healthy
lifestyle. They are usually basic models that
serve as a device to accumulate steps and are
simplistic in nature. The following are more
advanced models:
Find out more information that includes lesson
plans, teacher tools, and research at the: PEC:
PE Central Pedometers site
Heart Rate monitors - here
are the results of the best choices from Runner's
World Magazine:
- Polar A3 - review says
it guides you like a personal trainer and
allows you to view previous workouts.
- Polar F11- has a "Keep
Your Fit Workout" program that sets personal
goals, keeps you in your target heart rate
zone, and tracks calories.
- Acumen Basix ES - has
a zone goal countdown timer and an easy set
up heart rate zone with audio and video alarms.
- Garmin Forerunner - has
a global positioning system that tells you
how far and how fast you're going. It has
PC based software and a sports based heart
rate profile.
(read
reviews)
Treadwall
is a rotating climbing wall that moves by body
weight alone. It can be used for warm-ups, workouts,
and training. There are other
products including climbing walls, traverse,
free standing, top rope climbing, and home climbing
walls.
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