Standard:
PEWT.1
The physically educated student demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
The physically educated student applies the knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance.
The physically educated student demonstrates knowledge and skills to help achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
The physically educated student exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
The physically educated student recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.
Nike Fitness App - Review Link
The Nike Fitness app has a variety of on-demand workouts, including strength training, HIIT, yoga, endurance, mobility, and core exercises, with options for both bodyweight and gym-based routines. It offers multi-week training programs that guide users through proper exercise form, mindset, nutrition, and recovery. Other features like guided meditations, wellness tips, and healthy recipes are also included, and it syncs with Nike Run Club or Google Fit for run data and heart-rate tracking. It’s completely free on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store and rated E for everyone. Reviews from this particular website are useful here because they specialize in fitness apps, offering deeper and more relevant insights than general tech platforms.
Couch to 5k App- Review Link
The Couch to 5K app is designed for beginners who want to ease into running with a structured 8–9 week plan that gradually builds you up from walking to running a full 5K (3.1 miles). It uses alternating run/walk intervals and includes in-app audio coaching with motivational cues to guide you through each session. The app also tracks stats like distance, time, and pace, and integrates seamlessly with Apple Health, Google Fit, WearOS, Samsung, and Fitbit. It’s free to download on both iOS and Android and is rated “Everyone” on Google Play and “4+” on the Apple App Store, making it accessible to users of all ages. Business Insider, a trusted media source and gave the app a review, highlighting its beginner-friendly design while honestly pointing out challenges, like the tougher workouts around week 5. The review gives a realistic take on what to expect, making it more helpful than hype.
Rackcoach App/ Program - Review Link
RackCoach is a program/ app designed specifically for weight rooms, making it easier for coaches to build, schedule, and display workouts for their athletes. It features audio and visual timers like whistles and countdowns to guide athletes through reps and tempo, creating a structured and efficient training environment. The app is free to download on both iOS and Android, with a 30-day free trial of the Pro Subscription, which unlocks more advanced features like detailed analytics and enhanced timers. After the trial, a paid subscription is required for continued access to premium tools. This app is rated 12+ on the App Store, RackCoach is ideal for both teens and adult athletes. Reviews from this website come from actual users and are pulled from platforms like the App Store and Google Play, offering unfiltered insight into user experiences and potential issues, without being curated by the developers.
Narrative:
As both a football coach and the strength trainer for all sports at my school, RackCoach is a great tool that helps manage and improve our athletic programs. This program allows me to track individual athletes’ progress in detail, making it easier to set personalized goals and share updates directly with each athlete. It also allows communication with other coaches both inside and outside our building so everyone stays on the same page regarding an athlete’s development and performance stats. One of the biggest benefits has been the built-in timing features, which help keep workouts and training sessions perfectly on schedule. This is crucial because it ensures we make the most out of every minute during our limited class periods, maximizing efficiency and allowing athletes to get the full benefit of their training without wasted time. Overall, RackCoach helps me stay organized, keeps our athletes motivated, and supports a more structured environment.
I highly recommend Couch to 5k. I have followed this app a few times when I wanted to start back running and it was spot on to take someone from virtually no exercise at all to running a 5k in about 9 weeks. I actually started a C25K small group where we would meet at the park and run together following this app. We each individually had it on our phones and could hear the app through our airpods. It was so much fun and we all ran a 5K together at the end. About 45 people joined the group and about 30 stayed with it long enough to run the race at the end. I'd say that's a win!
ReplyDeleteI liked the reviews on the fitness apps. I have actually used the Couch to 5K app and really liked it. I never really thought about using it for PE but think this would be awesome to help students and to have them see progress as they go through the app. I would think that a lot of students would need the motivation to see that they have a goal and that they are actually reaching that goal and the pride they feel when they actually meet the goal they set for themselves.
ReplyDeleteI also liked the review on the Nike app. I think that providing a variety of workouts for students to pick from will give them the choices that are often encouraged in lesson plans. Just like in the classroom you have different types of learners, in PE, you would have different levels of fitness and workout stages in your students.
As a coach, I would see why the Rack Coach is your favorite. Having so many students doing so many different things in PE and being on so many different levels would have to be hard to keep up with. I definitely can see this as being beneficial in staying organized and keeping track of your students.