Lesson Plan
Heart Rate Coaching Plan
Students will learn to identify their heart rate zones, track their heart rate during exercise, and set personalized cardio targets based on their own data.
Understanding heart rate zones empowers students to exercise safely, monitor intensity, and set data-driven fitness goals, fostering lifelong heart health and self-awareness during workouts.
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Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Heart Rate
5 minutes
Step 2
Teaching Heart Rate Zones
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Heart Rate Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Zone Tracking Walk Activity
5 minutes
Step 5
Set Targets & Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
The Heart of Fitness
What Is Heart Rate?
Calculating Your Max Heart Rate
Heart Rate Zones
Tracking Your Heart Rate
Set Your Personal Targets
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