Technology in Physical Education and Coaching

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patrick potter

funding ops

Does anyone have any great ideas regarding funding for a fitness lab and cardio equipment?

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Last Post: Feb 2, 2011 12:28pm
by Michael Clark

janine maiolini

traveling teacher

Being a traveling teacher between 3 buildings I dont have access to email until 1pm evreyday. So I am pretty much in the dark if something is going on that hs been emailed to me. I check my emial and am told to send work down for kids who have detention...but by th...

Views: 160 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 10, 2010 7:51pm
by Meredith Cook

Mike Ludwig

Pedometers

At the beginning of the school year we introduce pedometers to our 7th grade students. We incoporate a variety of fitness/cario games to help them understand how to use them. Does anyone have a particular game they feel works well with pedometers?

Views: 154 Replies: 6

Last Post: Nov 5, 2010 7:15pm
by Heather Williams

Rich Tomaszewski

Re: Discussion Number One (1)

I have been involved with “educational technology” through-out my educational experiences both as a student and as a teacher. I have found that becoming efficient with the latest or current technology is a major time investment with amazing positive resu...

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Last Post: Nov 1, 2010 5:21pm
by Brian Kreitzer

Rich Tomaszewski

Discussion Number Four (4)

Yes, this pass year the administrative leadership in my district enthusiastically encouraged all staff to have their Webpage up to date. Each instructional staff member has a page on the district Website. The purpose of my page is to communicate information pertain...

Views: 283 Replies: 7

Last Post: Oct 13, 2010 6:01pm
by Matt

Curt Miller

Zero Hour

Does anyone out there have a zero hour (class before the start of the school day)? If yes, what do you use it for? Is it an actual class, used for make-ups only, etc? Thanks!

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Last Post: Aug 16, 2010 4:53pm
by Curt Miller

janine maiolini

blocks on school computer

Does anyone else get blocked from websites (such as AOL) from their school computer. the last few years it seems that more and more websites get blocked...and then you can always go to youtube for videos. We have a strict computer use policy but I am not sure why i...

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Last Post: Aug 16, 2010 4:43pm
by Curt Miller

Mike Stroud

any perceived pitfalls to technology in p.e.?

I am interested in what people think here. It can be very easy to jump on the technology bandwagon, as so much good has come of it. But I think we all know that technology does have its drawbacks and concerns. I myself am concerned over how technology has cut into...

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Last Post: Aug 11, 2010 12:00pm
by Jim Roche

Kathleen Stragisher

High school level games or activities.

Once a week we like to offer our high school students a game-like activity. Any ideas or recommended books? I am looking for something active and quick to organize with large groups. The remainder of the week our students are involved in aerobic activities utilizi...

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Last Post: Jul 14, 2010 5:50pm
by Brad Howland

David Orr

Heart Rate Monitor Lesson

I have an idea for a lesson using the HRM that I think would be feasible for my financial situation. I am curious if there is anything else I could add on or if anyone has done something similar. Since we do not have a ton of money in the budget to use for PE e...

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Last Post: Jun 29, 2010 11:33am
by Jim Roche

janine maiolini

digital camera

We are looking to purchase a digital camera for use in PE and are looking for the best cost effective model. there is so much to choose from. any ideas of ones that are easy to use, dont break easily, and are ok if a lot of people use them? Our biggest fear is pur...

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Last Post: May 20, 2010 2:28pm
by Mike Sladky

Terri Gemperline

Using websites for fresh ideas

Does anyone use a special website to find new and fresh ideas to use in class? I have used PE central for a long time, however I really could use more ideas. Thanks!

Views: 166 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 10, 2010 11:03am
by Kile Genslinger

Lenny Finamore

PDA's

my name is lenny finamore and I recently became a new student. Currently, I am working on lesson two and my technology of interest is the PDA. Does anyone have any experience working with them in Physical Education? your thoughts would be much appreciated.

Views: 285 Replies: 7

Last Post: Mar 10, 2010 9:32am
by Debbie Dubisz

Mike Stroud

Elementary P.E. : Heart rate monitors vs. pedometers

Doing this course I have been mulling over which direction I should go in my first attempt to muster the resources to make a major purchase for the students. I am drawn to heart rate monitors because of my own familiarity with them, but I have seen some interesting...

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Last Post: Mar 9, 2010 11:36am
by Debbie Dubisz

Mike Ludwig

Rock Walls

Our junior high school has been doing some reasearch on Rock Walls. We would like to get a stationary wall that is 8 feet high and is attached to an existing gym wall. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fund something like this? It is not in our school budget.

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Last Post: Feb 19, 2010 5:05pm
by Sue Kluchar

janine maiolini

school websites

I am always looking for schools who have great pe websites with lessons, videos, curriculum. Does anyone have a great website to go to? Our PE link on our school site could be so much better but I am not sure what to put up on it. I need ideas and would love to kno...

Views: 152 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 28, 2010 2:37pm
by janine maiolini

Joy Van Horn

Lesson Plan Templates

My district doesn't require lesson plans to be turned in via email each week. I am sure that we will get to that point in the near future. I write my lesson plans out each week. It is time to use a computer and make life easier. I tried a template two years ago a...

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Last Post: Jan 28, 2010 1:59pm
by janine maiolini

Ryan Baker

Strapless Heart Rate Monitors

Has anyone used the strapless heart rate monitors? Do they work, and can elementary level students(4-6) understand how to use it? We put in a grant for them and are waiting to hear back.

Views: 155 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jan 27, 2010 6:02pm
by Doug Stokes

Jamie Glassford

Using pedometers in walking class

Hi, I am currently trying to incorporate pedometers into my walking class. Does anyone have any good lesson ideas?

Views: 232 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jan 18, 2010 10:38am
by james r wilburn

Stacey Nelson

Pedometers

Does anyone use a program for keeping track of the amount of steps your student's take in class? I have been using a basic excel sheet to keep track of my student's steps and was looking for something a little easier and quicker.

Views: 270 Replies: 11

Last Post: Jan 18, 2010 10:17am
by james r wilburn

james r wilburn

Not dressing out

I teach in a urban inner city school that 4 years ago went from PreK -5 to Pre-K-8th grade.I have been there for 10 years and there is nowhere for the students to change. In the past the students wore their shorts and t-shirt under their school clothes and it was rar...

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Last Post: Jan 18, 2010 9:50am
by james r wilburn

Tim Geurkink

video

Does anyone use video to teach skills. I think it would be a great idea to show a quick video before a unit of someone in the class or a professional athlete performing a skill correctly.

Views: 178 Replies: 6

Last Post: Dec 10, 2009 7:21am
by Paul Cutter

Joy Van Horn

H1N1 vs. technology equipment clean

With flu cases on the rise and vaccination clinics struggling to keep up with demand, our administration has asked us to keep all student equipment and work areas as clean as possible. I can use Clorox wipes/ bleach water to wipe off the physical education balls and...

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Last Post: Nov 6, 2009 6:46am
by Joy Van Horn

Chris Baxter

Pedometers

I am going to start using pedometers in my class this year and was wondering if anyone had a great website to inexpensive pedometers that work well so I can purchase.

Views: 168 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 9, 2009 7:20am
by Greg Smith

mary Tolley

instructional software for Phys. Ed.

Does anyone have suggestions on good instructional software they have used and where can I find it? Thanks Mary Tolley

Views: 335 Replies: 12

Last Post: Oct 2, 2008 10:51am
by Marden Medina

Mike Stroud

California State Standards and technology

Those of us who teach physical education in California know it is very difficult to meet the many Challenge Standards in a short time allotted to us. I wonder what ways there might be for us to use technology to help us meet these goals. For some of the upper gra...

Views: 162 Replies: 6

Last Post: Aug 11, 2008 11:06am
by Radek Janik