Transcript Equipment/Software for Health and Physical Education

Equipment/Software for Health
and Physical Education
Ashley White
Equipment: Upright Exercise
Stationary Bikes
o More variety of movement
o Work more muscle groups
o Ride while standing, racing, or sitting
Upright Bike
Comforts health conditions
Osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis:
* forward leaning position may be
most comfortable
Advantages of Upright Bike
 Require very little maintenance
*keep chain clean and oiled
 Bike is basic exercise, easy to learn
 No/low impact exercises reduces risk of injury or strain
 Adjustable size to fit needs
 Easy on joints
Access of the bike
• Available many nearby places, even in
department stores of the mall
Ideal costs:
some can be purchased under $400
 some can be purchased under $150
Software along with Stationary Bike
• The Gamebike GB-200:
• Video game technology
• Play Station 2 and 3, Nintendo Game Cube,
and PC
-these types of game are available to plug
into the Gamebike
Active Games
Benefits of Video Games
• Keeps mind off of exercise
• Students become more excited about their
workout
• Motivates students to continue exercise or
improve performance
The Gamebike
• Other option for equipment
• Active game playing:
~faster pedal the bike=the better score
o Costs vary from $1300-2000
o Teach students how to be apart of an active
lifestyle, and enjoy physical activity
Perfect Your Training!
 Polar RCX5 Bike Training System
 Includes:
~full heart rate
~bike speed sensor
~heart rate target zones
~light weight
~fat percentage
o Could be purchased at only $20!
o Found any local active department
Turn Stationary Bike into Reality
Reality Stationary Bike
Control steering, speed, drafting, weather, and
conclusions
Choose any type of course: mountain tails,
road race, any type you are up to!
Choice of slope percentage for power training
Other additions to the Stationary Bike
• Music can also be connected to the
equipment if the student chooses not to play
the game
• Indicates an estimate amount of calories to
give students an idea of what level of activity
they should be at
Facts
• 77 year old runner had trouble getting up every
morning to go through his routine at work
• He enjoys playing golf, but could not participate
in one of his favorite activities due to joint pain
• He took off from running and turned to the
stationary bike to take stress and pressure or
running off his joints
• He has lost 30lbs, in good shape, and can
continue his daily life responsibilities and
activities without pain
Results
Students will not even realize they are
exercising
They will discover new ways to be active
The games will teach students how to not give
up on their goals for improvement