Heart Rate Discovery Challenge
Students learn to accurately measure their resting heart rate and understand cardiovascular response to exercise through guided practice and data collection
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About This Activity
Students learn to accurately measure their resting heart rate and understand cardiovascular response to exercise through guided practice and data collection
Quick Info
low
20
Any space where students can sit comfortably with personal space
Equipment Required
Stopwatch or visible timer
1 (must be visible to all students)
Recording sheets
1 per student
Pencils/pens
1 per student
Heart rate conversion chart (15-sec to BPM)
1-3 displayed visibly
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Swimming
Activity Tags
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Self Assessment
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Responsibility
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Fitness Activity
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Catching
Decision Making
Endurance
Weather
All Weather
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