Health Sciences 4120A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Voiceover, Fitocracy
30 Jan 2020
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A significant challenge that physical educators face is finding innovative methods of engaging students to meet recommended d. p. a requirements. Specifically 60 minutes of physical activity per day. An important aspect of this is motivating students to put forth daily effort and value physical activity. Adolescents spend about 4. 5 hours per day watching tv and 7. 5 hours consuming other forms of media - which can be a contributing factor to obesity. The use of apps can be effective in promoting regular physical activity. 75% of teens are mobile internet users. Furthermore, a recommendation states that physical educators should use technology to monitor quantity of exercise based on current guidelines. This application enhances instruction and student engagement by allowing users to record movement, fitness, and sport skills. The main component gives visual feedback to reinforce key skills and movement. It is compatible with mobile and web devices - while physical educators can record students when they perform skills to perform continuous feedback.
