Equipment Software Project
Michael Soohoo
Elementary School
Health
Benefits of the Program
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This program can help assist children with:
Weight Control
Reducing Blood Pressure
Reducing the risks of diabetes
Improved physiologic well-being (more self confidence and
self-esteem)
GOAL
• AHA recommends children have at least 60 minutes of
moderate/intense physical activity per day, physical inactivity
is a major risk factor for developing coronary artery disease so
the goal of this program is to:
• To offer a group of about 30-40 children in the after school
program the technology and equipment necessary to get
physically active in a fun and safe environment to help prevent
these risk factors.
Childhood Obesity
• According to AHA nearly 1 out of every 3 children is either
overweight or obese a number which has tripled since 1963.
• Childhood obesity is causing a number of health problems
that previously were not seen until adulthood such as:
• Type 2 Diabetes and Raised Cholesterol
• Not only physically defects but also childhood obesity can
cause some mental effects as well such as:
• Depression and negative body image
FitBit Zip Activity Tracker
FitBit Activity tracker is perfect for children and this program.
It monitors steps taken, calories burned, and active minutes.
This allows the students to keep track from their Fitbit which
also syncs to smart phones and computers to begin logging the
activity.
Also water proof and clips easily to clothing
Sports Equipment
• The sports Equipment allows the children to play a variety of
games and different activities daily
• they will not be stuck with the same games everyday
• Games such as: Basketball, soccer, kickball, jump rope,
dodgeball, volley ball etc..
Circuit Program
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Circuit Program is a perfect way to get the kids active
You can make it a race or just an individual workout
6 stations of various workouts
The different workouts could include a jumping circuit: jump
ropes, plyo trainer, and spots
• Hand Eye coordination circuit: Cup stacking, juggling
• Agility and Balance Circuit: Hurdles, cones, and a balance disk
• All circuits are a good way to get the kids active and
competitive as well.
Wii Sports/Wii Fit
• Wii Sports/Fit gives the kids a chance to get active while
playing games.
• Wii helps improve hand eye coordination and gets kids active
rather than just sitting down
• Balance
• Coordination
• Endurance
Workout Videos/Dance Dance
Revloution
• DDR is a fun and safe way to get the kids active
• Allows them to jump and move around with quick change of
direction type movements.
• Game also has different settings such as calorie burn mode or
workout time.
• Can improve coordination, balance, endurance, speed,
quickness and flexibility
Exercise Bands
• Resistance Bands are a great way for the Kids to begin a
workout to get loose.
• Allows them to stretch muscles easily and can also do it alone
• Also helps with balance and coordination
• Improves Flexibility
Height/Weight Scale
• Gives the students the chance to get their accurate height and
weight monthly to see their progress throughout
Costs
• FitBit Zip: 40 x 59.99 = 2,399.60
• Sports Equipment Set 2 sets at 359.00 each = 718.00
• Circuits: Agility and Balance Circuit = 1,699.00 (Complete set)
Hand Eye Coordination Circuit = 1,599.00
• Wii Sports/Wii Fit: Wii 89.99 (2), Wii Sports 19.99(2), Wii Fit
Plus 99.99(2), Wii remote 19.99 (8) = 579.86
• Dance Dance Revolution: 289.00(2)= 580.00
• Exercise Bands: 4/set x 10 sets each set is 22.95 = 229.50
• Scale = 189.00
• Total Costs
$7,993.96
Conclusion
• This after school program will benefit children significantly not
only will they be having fun playing games they will also be
getting physically active to improve their overall health
• They will be given all the necessary resources to make this
program successful one for themselves all they need to do is
get active and play