Heart rate technology can improve accountability, boost motivation, and provide objective measures of student effort. In this session we will discuss how to incorporate heart rate measurement into your lessons and provide examples of how it can assist in improving instruction and efficiency in Physical Education.
Outcomes:
- Attendees will understand the benefits of using heart rate technology in Physical Education
- Attendees will be able to apply basic heart rate concepts in Physical Education including resting heart rate, recovery heart rate, & target heart rate
- Attendees will acquire the skills necessary to navigate the Polar GoFit web service, create heart rate courses, & run heart rate courses on the Polar GoFit App.
Experiential use of the Polar A370 smartwatch
- 7:25-8:10 - pick up a Polar watch to check out between 7:25-8:10am and receive simple instructions on watch use and suggested cardio sessions. Brett will be in attendance.
- 10:20 - attend a Fun Cardiovascular and Nutrition session in the gym by Jessica Shawley.
- 1:20 - attend Effective Cardio Fitness Approaches session in the Green Room by Dr. Kent Lorenz
- 3:30 attend session by Polar Manager of Training and Education Brett Lato to answer questions you may have / return watch in the Green Room
