Volt

 Volt 

Volt is an app that can help build a workout for your body type. This may not seem like educational technology, but it is actually quite versatile. I used this app all throughout high school in our physical education courses. I consider physical education to be just as important as the work you do in the classroom. Staying healthy, and bodily movement improves brain function. In addition, proper physical education is crucial early on because it will set the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. 

Using Volt, our teachers were able to program a workout for the whole class directly on our smartphones. The app shows you how to do the motion as well as provide stop by step instructions for getting the right form, and explains what the motion is targeting. Volt accounts for your body type, weight, strength, and abilities so it tells you how much weight to use and how many workouts you should be completing. Volt includes rest times, and breathing exercises. 

 The teacher who controls the workout is able to see what you have completed, how long it took you to complete the exercises and put you in certain levels. 

I found this app to be incredibly helpful in our physical education courses due to the feature that shows the correct form for the exercise. I also liked it because the exercises varied each day, and tracks your progress. Furthermore, if you do not feel comfortable doing an exercise that is programmed into your workout, there is a feature that allows you to substitute a different one. I have also used Volt for high school sports teams. Coaches can have all their players download the app and join the ‘team’ using a code. Coaches are then able to create workouts based on what the team needs to improve upon.

Volt is a free downloadable app available for all smartphones. The app caters to beginners, professionals, classes, and sports teams. You can select from hundreds of different categories such as general fitness, sports, cycling, military, rowing, marathon and so many more. I found this app to be really useful, and even digital immigrant teachers were able to navigate it. 

Physical education should not be overlooked in a student’s education. Physical activity can relieve stress from the classroom, improve mental health, motivate students, and even boost their confidence. I highly recommend this app for students, athletes, coaches, and physical education teachers.