Lesson Plan
Cardio Basics & Sprint Activity
Students will demonstrate understanding of cardiovascular fitness by completing a quick quiz on heart health basics and applying their knowledge in a timed 20-meter sprint challenge to experience the connection between heart function and physical activity.
This lesson reinforces key concepts about heart anatomy, heart rate, and benefits of cardio exercise through an interactive quiz and hands-on sprint. It engages 7th graders in active learning, promotes health awareness, and builds foundational fitness skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Lesson Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Quiz Administration
5 minutes
Step 3
Quiz Review & Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Sprint Challenge
4 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Closure
1 minute

Slide Deck
Heart Health Essentials
Heart Anatomy
Blood Flow Pathway
Heart Rate Basics
Benefits of Cardiovascular Exercise
Key Takeaways

Warm Up


Quiz
Ready, Set, Sprint! Quiz

Answer Key

