Physical+Education

=Technology Day: Physical Education=

Wii Fit Plus (includes balance board) []
 * Technology**

7th grade - Achieves and maintains health. Apply FITT (frequency, intesity, type and time) principles when participating in physical activity. Apply target heart rate to physical activity.
 * Cirriculum Standard**

Students will apply aerobics, strenghth training, yoga and balance into our physical activity via Wii Fit Plus games. They must demonstrate the FITT principles as well as knowing and understanding thier target heart rate and monitoring thier progress. In addition they will write a paper (see Health page, section description). They will also have to explain how the FITT principles tie into nutrition and why it is important to not only exercise but have a healthy diet with supporting exapmles.
 * Description**

Underwood, A. (2008, May 21). The Wii Fit Workout: Can a video game help you lose weight? Retrieved March 20, 2010, from Newsweek website: []
 * Supporting Resource**

In the article it says that Wii Fit Plus games are fun, interactive and they increase your heart rate and muscle tone while developing core muscles. This is one of many reasons even physical therapists use Wii Fit. Fit Plus monitors progress, as you get more fit, new challengs and exercises become available. It also allows you to compete against others in games.

Wii Fit Plus is new and innovative (NI) because it is the newest addition to the Wii games. It is a videogame and it is interactive with participants.
 * Tried & True (TT) or New & Innovative (NI)**

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