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Technology in Physical Education

This document discusses the use of various technologies in physical education, including interactive technologies like Fitlinxx and HopSports which track student activity levels and provide digital lessons. It also mentions technologies like Nike SPARQ for sport-specific testing, exergaming for student engagement, and heart rate monitors for objective effort monitoring. The document advocates for technology use to prepare students for its role in life, increase motivation, and improve both psychomotor and cognitive skills through autonomous learning. However, it stresses the importance of teacher training to effectively integrate these technologies into physical education.

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Technology in Physical Education

This document discusses the use of various technologies in physical education, including interactive technologies like Fitlinxx and HopSports which track student activity levels and provide digital lessons. It also mentions technologies like Nike SPARQ for sport-specific testing, exergaming for student engagement, and heart rate monitors for objective effort monitoring. The document advocates for technology use to prepare students for its role in life, increase motivation, and improve both psychomotor and cognitive skills through autonomous learning. However, it stresses the importance of teacher training to effectively integrate these technologies into physical education.

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TECHNOLOGY IN

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

BETH EDDY
KHP 601- SPRING 2011
WHY TECHNOLOGY IN PE?

 Interactive.
 Prepares students for uses of technology later
in life.
 Increase student motivation (Yaman, 2008)
 Students can do projects through the internet.
 Psychomotor skills can improve in addition to
cognitive skills.
 Autonomous learning by students.
Fitlinxx

•Motivating
•Complete view of activity and health profile
•Woodford County Schools are using the Actiped to
track student activity levels
•Can be used for a lifetime
HopSports
 Used with PEP Grant Schools
 Fitness and Sport-Skill digital lessons
 Equipment included in packages
Nike SPARQ
 Uses an infrared beam to start and stop the
watch
 Sport specific
 Tests speed, power, agility, reaction, quickness
 Tests to determine strengths and weaknesses
Exergaming
•Keeps kids engaged and excited about staying fit.
Heart Rate Monitors

 Can safely and objectively monitor a student’s


effort through the use of heart rate monitors
for cardiovascular assessment (Felker, 2008).
 Heart Sticks, Heart Rate Bracelets, Chest
Straps and Watches
iPad/iPod/iPhone/PDAs
 Apps-
 VPE
 Geocaching
 Compass
 Demonstration videos
 Pedometer
 Music
 Sports Rules
 Lessons
 rubrics
 Can be hooked up to projectors
 Portable
Video Technology
•Video technology is enhanced when combined
with oral and written critique (Herbert & Landin,
1997)

•Video Making for Moviemaker (Bonnie’s Fitware)


•Simulations
Zamzee
 Online rewards program
 Uses a USB
 Wireless transmission
 Wear the Zamzee meter- it records how much
you’re moving around.
 Connect Zamzee meter to computer
 Activity powers online account.
 Activity boosts online status.
 Convert activity to currency.
 Spend online in the Zamzee store.
Virtual PE Administrator
Virtual PE Administrator
Other Forms of Technology

 Pedometers/Accelerometers
 Powerpoint Presentations
 Smartboard- move icons around
 Music-ITunes or Satellite Radio
 Blackboard
 Projector
 Clickers
 GPS Units
Important factors
 A lifestyle interconnected with and in-line with
technology is essential (Yaman, 2008)
 Important we use and spread the use of
technological tools, which utilize the
opportunities and possibilities that make life
easier (Yaman, 2008)
 Can be time consuming, but time and cost is
worth the effort (Roberts & Brown, 2008)
 Training is essential! (Yaman, 2008; Bechtel,
2010)
Conclusion
 Training Activities/Professional Development
 Physical Education teachers must be provided
with tutorial CDs about the lessons covered and
it is necessary that materials used by the
teachers less frequently such as data-show, CD,
and projector be used during this process
(Yaman, 2008)
 It is certain students’ success will increase in a
lesson supported by audio-visual materials
(Yaman, 2008)
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Butler, L. L. (2004). Chalk, What Chalk? Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and
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Felker, K. (2008). Using TriFIT to Assess Fitness and Health. Learning and Leading
with Technology, 35(8), 30-31.

Fitlinxx: Products. (2008). Retrieved 2010, from http://


www.fitlinxx.com/products-pub.html

Hebert, E., & Landin, D. (1997). Videotape feedback in skill acquisition. Paper
presented at Southern District AAHPERD conference, New Orleans, LA.,
February.

HopSports. (2011). Retrieved 2011, from http://www.hopsports.com/

Kremer, D. (2007). How do you use hand-held technology and specifically GPS
units/geocaching to enhance physical activity in your physical education program?
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Lim, J., et al.(2009). Integrating Digital Video Technology in the Classroom. Journal of Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance, 80(6), 40-45, 55.

Mears, D. (2009). Becoming Tech Savvy! Strategies, 22(4), 30-32.

Mears, D. (2009). Developing Weight Training Programs with Microsoft Excel: Techtorial #2.
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Roberts, T. and Brown, L (2008). Learn more in less time: fundamental Aquatic Skill Acquisition via
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Virtual PE Administrator. (2009). Retrieved 2010, from http://www.virtualpe.net/product_info.html

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