How can monitoring heart rate be used to improve fitness?

In this lesson, we will learn how to take a basic heart rate measurement and track how it changes throughout physical activity. We will explore how to interpret the data collected and how it applies to physical fitness.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is a function of the heart?

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Q2.As you begin to exercise, your heart rate increases.

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Q3.Why is regular exercise good for you? Select 2 answers.

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is a function of the heart?

1/3

Q2.As you begin to exercise, your heart rate increases.

2/3

Q3.Why is regular exercise good for you? Select 2 answers.

Select two (2) boxes

3/3

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How can monitoring heart rate be used to improve fitness?

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Q1.What is does the term aerobic mean?

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Q2.What is the maximum heart rate for a 40 year old?

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Q3.Which is an example of a super-set?

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Q4.What is intensity?

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Q5.Which is the aerobic training zone?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

How can monitoring heart rate be used to improve fitness?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is does the term aerobic mean?

1/5

Q2.What is the maximum heart rate for a 40 year old?

2/5

Q3.Which is an example of a super-set?

3/5

Q4.What is intensity?

4/5

Q5.Which is the aerobic training zone?

5/5

Lesson summary: How can monitoring heart rate be used to improve fitness?

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