A CDC report has shown that obesity rose 37% between 1998 and 2006 and that approximately two-thirds of middle and high school physical education teachers say that health-related fitness is the primary focus of their programs. They also believe that technology plays an important role in today’s PE classrooms. According to the survey, 51% of teachers said technology increases student motivation. Students today are so tech-savvy that it is important to incorporate technology, such as heart rate monitors and exergames, into physical education a program as a great way to engage and motivate students. They survey also showed that 32% of respondents use exergames such as Dance Dance Revolution and Wii Fit in their programs. “As physical educators, it’s our responsibility to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to lead healthy, physically active lives,” ASPE Executive Director Charlene Burgeson explained, “to achieve this, we need resources and support to create a motivating environment and offer a variety of sports and activities that meet the needs and interests of all students.”
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