Physical Education, in general, is not a subject that normally incorporates the use of computers, smartboards, or other technologies. I think one trend that could change that and increase the use of technology in P.E. is the large amount of students who have and use smart phones. If students are allowed to use these as a technological tool in P.E., I found a few apps that could be of use.
The first app that I have found and love to use is Hudl. This is an advanced way for students, coaches, and players to share video footage from contests. Players are able to log on via smart phone or computer. Coaches are able to monitor how much time each player spends watching. The only downside is that the cost is a little high and is usually paid by the school system. Another mobile I that I found that could be useful is the Gymrat App. This is a workour planner and log with hundreds of different cardio and weightlifting excercises for students to try. The exercises are demonstrated on the app for the benefit of the user. A third app that can be used in the P.E. class is the PE Plus app. This app supplies the teacher with hundreds of new games and activities to try out with the students when they become burned out with the same old games. The fourth app that I found to use in my classroom is SportyPal. SportyPal is an app that uses the GPS of your smart phone in order to track and record the progress of the individual's physical activity.
Definitely would like to try the gymrat app. Love your page too!
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