174 "FITstep MVPA Pedometers: Effective Implementation in Physical Education"

Wednesday, March 17, 2010: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Convention Center: Sagamore BR 4
Speaker: Robert Pangrazi, Professional Advisor, Gopher Sport-Professor Emeritus, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
How to incorporate FITstep MVPA pedometers in a physical education setting to monitor activity and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). This session will cover management strategies designed to minimize class disruption when using pedometers. Attendees will learn how to customize the MVPA thresholds for each youngster so all students can develop successful activity patterns. This program features "hands-on" activities using the FITstep pedometer.