The Project Explore Program is starting a health and wellness initiative. The initiative is aimed at improving the physical well-being and overall health of students with disabilities. The project will provide students with accessible, user-friendly fitness trackers to monitor daily physical activity, promote inclusivity in fitness, and foster healthy habits. The students will be able to record and monitor their movement using a Fit Bit watch while they are working on campus.

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Tracking Health

School:
Lorenzo Walker Technical College 
Subject:
Special Needs Students 
Teacher:
Bridget Parliament / Anne Fredette 
Students Impacted:
17 
Grade:
Adult Ed. 
Date:
October 14, 2024

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Only $1,699.15 Needed

 

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Goal

The Project Explore Program is starting a health and wellness initiative. The initiative is aimed at improving the physical well-being and overall health of students with disabilities. The project will provide students with accessible, user-friendly fitness trackers to monitor daily physical activity, promote inclusivity in fitness, and foster healthy habits. The students will be able to record and monitor their movement using a Fit Bit watch while they are working on campus.  

 

Category

Class Furniture - Carpets, choral risers, transitional seating/desks, etc. 

 

What will be done with my students

Students will be wearing their Fitbit while on campus working with their mentors at the Project Explore campus. Students will begin using the fitness trackers to monitor their daily activity levels
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•Ongoing Support: Monthly check-ins with students and educators to monitor progress and talk about goals.

 

 

Benefits to my students

1. Increase Physical Activity: Encourage regular physical activity among students with disabilities by providing them with the tools to track their progress.
2. Promote Inclusivity: Ensure all students, regardless of their abilities, can participate in physical activity programs and feel included in wellness initiatives.
3.Enhance Health Awareness: Educate students about the benefits of physical fitness, setting realistic goals, and tracking their progress over time.
4.Empower Students: Help students with disabilities take ownership of their health and fitness by teaching them how to use fitness trackers to monitor their activity levels, sleep patterns, and other health metrics.
 

 

Budget Narrative

Fitbit Inspire 3 Health &-Fitness-Tracker x 17 with Stress Management, Workout Intensity, Sleep Tracking, 24/7 Heart Rate and more, Midnight Zen/Black One Size (S & L Bands Included) 99.95 x 17 = 1699.15  

 

Items

# Item Cost
1 Fitbit Inspire 3 Health &-Fitness-Tracker x 17 with Stress Management, Workout Intensity, Sleep Tracking, 24/7 Heart Rate and more, Midnight Zen/Black One Size (S & L Bands Included) $1,699.15
  Total: $1,699.15

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