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Student Wellness
Using Technology In the
Physical Education Classroom
Presenters
Mike Barton, Technology Director
Kathy Keck, Challenge Grant Director
Joseph F. Tuttle Middle SchoolCrawfordsville, Indiana
“Athens of Indiana”
General Lew Wallace Study/< Ben Hur Museum
Henry S. Lane
Antebellum mansion >
City of Crawfordsville - Facts
Population – 15,000 Per Capita Income - $17,000Some small industrial plantsDeclining Downtown areaLimited retail businessesWabash College
Tuttle Middle School - Facts
Grades 6-7-8585 Students39 Certified staff members41% Free/Reduced Lunch & TextbooksCorporation Assessed Valuation - $1.2 millionBuilding – 42 years old
“Anytime, Anywhere Laptop Learning School”
24/7 Laptops for students and teachers
Our Program
Tuttle Wellness Project “Fit for the Future”
InstructorsMrs. Eileen Thompson Mr. Andy Craig
“We’re in the midst of an unprecedented epidemic of obesity among young people.”
Howell WechslerCenters for Disease Control
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1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
1970 2000
According to government estimates, some 6 million American children are seriously overweight.
Source: CDC
The percentage of overweight youth in the U.S. has more than doubled in the past 30 years.
Source: CDC
Prevalence of Obesity* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1985
(*Approximately 30 pounds overweight)
Source: Mokdad AH, et al. J Am Med Assoc 1999;282:16.
<10% 10% to 15% >15%
Prevalence of Obesity* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1990
(*Approximately 30 pounds overweight)
Source: Mokdad AH, et al. J Am Med Assoc 1999;282:16.
<10% 10% to 15% >15%
Prevalence of Obesity* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1995
(*Approximately 30 pounds overweight)
Source: Mokdad AH, et al. J Am Med Assoc 1999;282:16.
<10% 10% to 15% >15%
Prevalence of Obesity* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1998
(*Approximately 30 pounds overweight)
Source: Mokdad AH, et al. J Am Med Assoc 1999;282:16.
<10% 10% to 15% >15%
The NEW P.E.
Students’ grades are based on individual accomplishments and improvements..
The curriculum is not just for the athlete or students with athleticism.
The focus is on improving the physical, nutritional and mental state of each student and to help develop a positive life-long wellness attitude.
Technology in the Program
Heart Rate monitorsComputer/computers with printerSoftware programsInternetFitness Evaluation equipment
Weight PlatformSit and Reach stationBody Mass analyzerBlood pressure monitor
Heart Rate Monitors
Blood Pressure Checks
St. Clare Medical Center Staff
TriFit Evaluation Equipment & Program
Polar Health First
Program Reports
Personal Profile Graph/Charts
Cardiovascular Strength Flexibility Monthly health topic
newsletter Various letters
dealing with nutrition
Meal Planner
Participation letter Preventive health
care strategies Letter to physician Minor injury report
and what to do Exercise program
Healthyschools.net Internet accessible Student information is
downloaded Students and parents can read
and evaluate the student profile
Tuttle’s Program
Cardiovascular – Three days/week
Strength – Two days/week
Flexibility – Five days /week
Tuttle’s Program, continued Heart Rate monitors Aerobics Tapes- vcr/tv Fitnessgram – stereo system Lifetime sports – golf, tennis,
volleyball, basketball, softball, walking/jogging
All students – grades 6-7-8
Community Involvement City of Crawfordsville Employee
Health Fair St. Clare Employee Health Fair Crawfordsville Health and Fun Day Local Industries Health Fairs Tuttle Health Fair (future?) for
parents
Partners in Wellness
Montgomery CountyEducational Foundation, Inc.
Websites and References
www.polarusa.com
www.healthfirstusa.com
www.obesity.org
www.actionforhealthykids.org
www.pe4life.com
www.cdc.gov
www.cdc.gov/nchs
www.acer.com
www.tms.cville.k12.in.us
