Advantages
of Technology in Physical Education and Health Education
There are many
advantages of technology in physical education and health education. One of
those advantages includes self-monitoring. Some of these monitors include heart
rate and blood pressure. People can keep track of where or not they are in
their target zone. These monitors let them know if they are over working or
need to work harder. It provides people with their efforts and results. Another
advantage is exergaming. Technology has become so advanced that gaming systems
are developing games to get people physical involved. The Wii is one of a few
systems that people can play but also be exercising at the same time.
Disadvantages of Technology in Physical Education and Health Education
There are also disadvantages
of technology in physical education and health education. While exergaming can
be an advantage it can also be a disadvantage. While it does get the gamer
involved and up and moving it can also cause them to be lazy and not get the
appropriate exercise that is needed. The body needs real, more intense
workouts, while games are also exercise they are not enough. Another
disadvantage is people use technology for the wrong things. Instead of looking
up healthy diet plans and keeping track of exercise schedules, many people tend
to stay on social media too much. They get too caught up on their phones during
the day for entertainment when they could easily go outside for walk.
Specific Activities, Programs, Etc.
Accelerometers: devise for measuring rate of acceleration, Pedometers: devise that count the number of steps one takes, Spiro-meters: devises used to measure lung volume. Exergaming: video games that provide physical activity or exercise
through interactive play. ,
Biomechancis Made Easy & SimAthlete: provide reference information on the important bio-mechanical and motor learning concepts Measurement in Motion & Dart Trainer: take bio-mechanical analysis to another level by encouraging open-ended exploration, and Laban Writer: permits dance moves to be more easily communicated by using the symbols for Labanotation.
Biomechancis Made Easy & SimAthlete: provide reference information on the important bio-mechanical and motor learning concepts Measurement in Motion & Dart Trainer: take bio-mechanical analysis to another level by encouraging open-ended exploration, and Laban Writer: permits dance moves to be more easily communicated by using the symbols for Labanotation.
