Technology Integration Unit Plan
9th-12th grade: Physical Education
Heart Rate Monitor: Finding Target Heart Rates
Overview of Unit Plan
· This Unit Plan is for 9th-12th grade Physical Education classes. Once the students are done with this unit, they will be able to discuss the various target heart rates for each exercise they intend to participate in; as well as be able to evaluate their peers target heart rate zones. Finally students will be able to answer questions based on the information learned throughout the unit. Through the use of a Heart rate monitor and watch, students will be participating in technology-based activities.
Organization of Unit Plan
· The Heart Rate Monitor Unit is five day unit which uses five various exercise programs, daily exercise log, and a paper in the form of a final testing assessment.
Standards Used:
· Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities
o MD State Physical Education Standards
· Develop abilities to assess the impacts of products and systems
o MD Technology Education State Curriculum
· Select and use equipment correctly
o MD Technology Education State Curriculum
· Develop an understanding of medical technologies
o MD Technology Education state Curriculum
Overview of Activities
· Day 1: Introduction
o Students will be introduced to the Monitor and Watches
o Read user manual and overview powerpoint presentation
o Review safety rules/permission & assignment (have parents/students sign and return)
o Watch YouTube video of use of HRMonitors
o Exit Question (on HRMonitor, general information)
· Day 2: Weight Lifting
o Return/Collect signed safety rules/permission papers
o Go over weight lifting powerpoint
o Complete weight lifting program while wearing HRMonitor
o Record HRMonitor information for each set (exercise log)
o Exit Question
· Day 3: Yoga
o Review HRMonitor numbers from Day 2
o Go over Yoga powerpoint
o Complete Yoga routine while wearing HRMonitor
o Record HRMonitor information for each Yoga position (exercise log)
o Exit Question
· Day 4: Cardio
o Review HRMonitor numbers from Day 2 and Day 3
o Go over Cardio powerpoint
o Complete Timed Mile on track while wearing HRMonitor
o Complete Sprint workout on track while wearing HRMonitor
o Record HRMonitor information for the Timed Mile and each sprint performed (exercise log)
o Cool Down (with HRMonitor & record in log)
· Day 5: Review
o Review HRMonitor numbers from Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4
o Compare/Contrast the numbers from the various exercise programs
o View website: http://www.livestrong.com/article/3886-need-kids-target-heart-rate/
o Review powerpoints/answers questions
o Assign conclusion paper