Heart Rate Monitor Investigation
Students learn to use heart rate monitoring technology and compare it with manual measurement methods
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About This Activity
Students learn to use heart rate monitoring technology and compare it with manual measurement methods
Quick Info
low
20
Standard classroom or small sports hall
Equipment Required
Heart rate monitors
1 per pair (15 minimum)
Instruction cards
1 per pair
Cleaning Wipes
1 pack
Heart Rate Monitor
As needed
Cards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Health Related Fitness
Activity Tags
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Space
Indoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Group Work
Skills
Throwing
Game Sense
Catching
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Weather
All Weather
Values
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
Low Intensity
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