From the web 2.0 site I looked at the iStats application and thought it would be a useful tool when combined with the Prepare-Present-Process strategy. I work a lot in fitness and I like to use tools that work with the science aspect of fitness. As an exercise physiologist you use tests and numbers and assessments to define fitness. Without numbers and expected parameters, fitness levels are just estimates.
A student could prepare a specific work out or fitness plan and then test it. The iStats application would be a great way to track your results and present the data to a class. Being able to use the application means that the student has worked through Bloom's taxonomy into the synthesis stage. They had to know, understand, and use exerise physiology terms, apply them into the program, and be able to interpret their results. During their presentation to the class they will have to evaluate the program that they tested and explain in terms of iStats weather or not their fitness program is vaild.
As far as the iStats application on its own, it is a work in progress. They are trying to create a community of online health nuts to chat and discuss work outs, upcoming events around the country, and progress. I think it is a good idea but the website needs a lot of work because it is hard to navigate.
Fianl PBL Project
15 years ago
This is a great tool for your strategy. Dealing with a lot of measurements and testing this tool will definatley benefit your strategy. Great tool of choice
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