Cool+Websites+Of+The+Week

= __Cool Websites Of The Week__ =

-Here are a few websites to peruse at your leisure. Included are some websites ranging from helpful nutrition facts to different games and activities, as well as ways to stay active and healthy. (This document will be updated often).

COOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION WEBSITES! 1.) [|http://www.takrawusa.com] - Great website dedicated to the Southeast Asian sport of Sepak Takraw. This is a very fun and interactive game, similar to Volleyball but using everything but the hands!  2.)  [|http://www.teach-nology.com] – Website dedicated to teacher cooperation. Several links to Physical Education games, activities, lesson plans and nutrition for all age groups. 3.) [] - A website for anybody that wants to get involved in an Ultimate Frisbee league here in Colorado.  4.)  [|http://www.nutritiondata.com] / - A wonderful nutrition website. You can calculate your BMI (Body Mass Index) or your daily caloric needs. Some options require you to join the site but it is free of charge. You can also search out healthy recipes and power foods that fuel your body. 5.) [|http://www.nutritionexplorations.org] / - Awesome nutrition website for kids. If you click on the bottom link for kids that says, “play our fun food games”, there are some really interactive nutrition geared activities for students, a kids panel, nutrition facts and links to other similar websites. A must see for kids.  6.)  [|http://www.globalweighttraining.com] / - This is basically an at home personal trainer. This website has great tips and knowledge boosters regarding resistance training. It can help set you up on a program and if you have any questions about how to do an exercise or what muscle groups certain exercises focus on, there are videos to accompany each exercise. 7.) [] - This is usually a website I do not find myself using too often but this actually had some great information regarding sport-specific weight training and even had some pro’s and con’s for resistance training in the different sports and activities.  8.)  [] - This specific website is a great searchable database filled with the great hiking trails that Colorado has to offer. You can simply select your area, difficulty, length and allowable time and your options will come up with a very detailed description of the hike as well as directions to the trailhead. 9.) [|http://www.gotjump.com] / - One of the most enjoyable ways to break a sweat. Jump Street has two locations, one in Littleton and one in Thornton. This indoor trampoline extravaganza will have you sweating and breathing/laughing extremely hard in no time. The price ranges from 8-12$ an hour, 6$ for each additional hour. 10.) [|http://www.indoorclimbing.com] / - A little overwhelming at first, this site has some great information about rock climbing training, techniques and nutrition and a very comprehensive guide to indoor rock climbing gyms around the world. 11.) [|http://www.sparkpeople.com] – A great community for improving health and gaining more knowledge about intelligent lifestyle changes. There are no fees and you can start your own program based on your specific goals and lifestyle. 12.) [] - A very eye-opening look at some of the worst foods that can be consumed in restaurants across America. And yes, of course, some of them are delicious. 13.) [|www.my-calorie-counter.com] – A great calorie logging website that is free to use with the simple set-up of an account. A great way for students to input their daily calories and get an in depth look into their macro-nutrient intake. 14.) [|www.wordnik.com] – Not really a physical education website in itself, but this is just a great website to keep under a student’s favorites. It acts like an online thesaurus: you just type in a word, and it gives you synonyms, pronunciation, usages and several other ways the word can be used in a sentence. Great for any class. 15.) [|www.nourishinteractive.com] - A great nutrition website for parents and children regarding nutrition. There is a nutrition blog, some great activities for parents and even educators. Great nutrition tips and tools for parents!