Dynamic Heart Rate Warm-Up
A progressive warm-up combining dynamic movements and stretches while monitoring heart rate changes to understand cardiovascular response to exercise
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About This Activity
A progressive warm-up combining dynamic movements and stretches while monitoring heart rate changes to understand cardiovascular response to exercise
Quick Info
moderate
20
Full sports hall (20m x 30m minimum) or large outdoor area
Equipment Required
Heart rate monitors
1 per pair (15 total for class of 30)
Recording worksheets
1 per pair (15 total)
Clipboards
15
Pens or pencils
1 per pair (15 total)
Stopwatch or interval timer
1
Heart Rate Monitor
As needed
Score Sheets
As needed
Pencils
As needed
Stopwatch
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Health Related Fitness
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Progressive
Engaging
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Warm Up Technique
Body Control
Endurance
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Self-Control
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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