This article was fun to read because it’s about how
resourceful iPads are to a physical education classroom. Unfortunately, I feel
that for younger grades, physical education isn’t practiced anymore and that needs
to change. PE teaches the importance of physical health and good nutrition.
This is so important for the younger generation to know because obesity in
children has skyrocketed in the United States. I never thought that iPads could
be used in PE class. But with helpful apps provided from this article, it
almost sounds silly to not have iPads in the class. The article shares ideas
that teachers can easily record grades, take attendance, and even show movies
or videos. Apps such as BMI calculator, iMuscle, Fast Food Calorie Counter,
Pocket First Aid and CPR, are just some of the few awesome apps to use for your
PE class. For all grades, there’s also Yoga HD app and iFiVi, which is a free
personal fitness app that includes fun workouts, calculators, and trackers.
I
remember in high school we had fitness journals that recorded our mile times,
heart rates, rep counts, and BMI calculations. I think that journals could easily be replaced by iPads. I
also feel that if children in elementary schools are already exposed to iPads,
why not enforce the importance of exercise with taking time of your lesson plan
and use the iPads for PE? I think they would all love to do yoga and start
their own personal fitness journal. It is never too early to start educating children
the importance of physical exercise and good nutrition. Especially in our country, where
obesity in children is extremely rising, so this should be taken very seriously.
I think this would be a useful way to bring back the importance of fun of PE. However,
I also think it is kind of risky. iPads are expensive and it shouldn’t
necessarily be with kids running around.
Felker, K. (May 2011) PE: Bring your sneakers, racket, and
iPad. Learning and Leading with
Technology, 38(7), 32-33.
I loved reading this post! I know there are many fitness apps that can be very helpful for students to take control of their fitness and be engaged. I also think it is really important to that the thing "technology" that many cause for the lack of physical activity and movement in children can be used to help them become actively engaged in their health. I often feel like physical education is the subject that people think is least important or just for fun, but sometimes I feel that it is under appreciated. Physical education is 100% a LIFE long skills that students need to learn and should be valued.
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