Equipment Needed for Health and Physical Education Class

By: Frank Lisante

Equipment Needed

• Harpenden Skinfold Caliper• P90X• Combination Locks• Stereo • Step counter

HARPENDEN SKINFOLD CALIPER

COST = $359

Harpenden Skinfold Caliper

• Used worldwide and known as the most prestigious caliper on the market.

• 99.0% accuracy.• Accurately assess the students body fat

percentage.• Students can see if their body fat is too high

and track progress to become healthier.

P90X

Cost = $119.85 Plus Shipping

P90X

• Students can watch the DVD’s during class time.

• Workout are designed to burn fat and transform overweight bodies.

• The DVD’s are enjoyable for students to watch.• Students have fun while they workout.• Breaks up the monotony of a traditional

Physical Education class.

Combination Locks

Cost = $3.85 Each

Combination Locks

• Although we try to act like it doesn’t happen in our schools, theft is a major issue.

• Students need to get changed into physical education attire for class and need a safe place for their valuables.

• Getting combination locks ensures the safety of students’ belongings.

• A good and trusted brand for combination locks is Master Lock.

Stereo

Cost = $94.97

Stereo

• Philips DC199B/37 iPod Docking Audio 2.1 30-Watt System is a state of the art stereo system.

• Able to play radio, CD or iPod.• Listening to music has been shown to give

people more energy during physical activity.• Music can make the class more enjoyable and

ensure that the students are engaged throughout the lesson.

Pedometer

Cost = $19.99 Each

Pedometer

• CR-786 Downloadable Multifunction Pedometer is one of the best selling and popular pedometers.

• Calculates steps, distance and calories.• Transfers to computers and comes with software.• Students can wear these pedometers in physical

education class and see how may calories they burn or how far they moved.

• Students can compete with each other to see who can burn the most calories.