FitFocus is a recommended educational resource in Manitoba.
The following description is available on the Manitoba Department of Education web site in the Physical Education/Health Education Learning Resources: Kindergarten to Senior 2, Manitoba Education and Youth publication,2003:FitFocus: Health and Physical Activity Analysis Software (Computer Software). FoodFocus (FFS), 2003. Version 1.01. This Manitoba-produced software provides students with an analysis of their physical activity lifestyle, and is designed to support Canada’s Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living. Students record their activities on the interactive software for a given period of time to determine whether their activity lifestyle is balanced with respect to health-related fitness components. The software (consisting of two disks and an instruction manual) includes an extensive databank of information on a wide range of physical activities and active living topics. It also explains calculated health benefits of active living, as well the risks for major disease resulting from an inactive lifestyle. This resource takes a student-centred approach to learning and promotes individual assessment that is free of bias. It also promotes inclusion with a wide range of activities across a range of cultures. The software is well organized and makes effective use of graphics and colour to achieve its purpose. Comment: This resource complements FoodFocus: Nutrition Analysis Software. Cautions: As this is a software program, it can take away from active time. The assumption for active participation is that students are actually doing the activities that they enter as data. System Requirements: Any computer running a 32 bit Microsoft Windows operating system (95/98, NT, Millennium, 2000, XP), 3.5 floppy disk or CD-ROM drive, screen resolution of 800 x 600 or better. Suggested Use: Senior 1; Senior 2 Student - Depth; Teacher Reference GLO 2: Fitness Management Knowledge GLO 2: Fitness Management Skills GLO 4: Personal and Social Management Skills GLO 5: Personal Health Practices GLO 5: Active Living Date Recommended: 2003-May-01
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