1. Heart Rate Monitors John Duffy Derrick Conner James Jenkins

2. Heart Rate Monitors A personal monitoring device Allows a subject to measure her heart rate in real time or record her heart rate for later study Typically used to measure various types of physical exercise

3. HR Monitor Uses Used to measure student heart rates during a Physical Education class Purposes: Incorporate technology into the PE curriculum (interdisciplinary form of learning) Incorporate technology into the PE curriculum (interdisciplinary form of learning) Can measure exertion levels Can measure exertion levels Effectiveness of the physical activity Effectiveness of the physical activity Increase motivation levels of students Increase motivation levels of students Form of assessment Form of assessment

4. Positives Student accountability Teacher monitoring of students Instant feedback and gratification Creates a more interesting learning environment (student motivation) Provides useful data regarding student physical activity

5. Negatives Expensive ($50 - $250) Durability Time for training (teacher and student) Technological glitches – dependability Student awkwardness/comfort level Student motivation for usage

6. Student Benefits Increased awareness on fitness Provides instant feedback Intrigue in using technology in PE Tracking for long term benefits Provides a “picture” of progress Provides a “picture” of progress Convenient to use Motivating to ALL students

7. Teacher Benefits Accurate assessment of student effort Data can be downloaded quickly and easily to monitor progress Data can be downloaded quickly and easily to monitor progress Can adjust lessons based on feedback Can adjust lessons based on feedback Assess students using technology Increase student interest in PE Can be incorporated into ANY lesson Comparisons can be made from unit-to-unit, lesson- to-lesson to increase (or decrease) levels of activity Comparisons can be made from unit-to-unit, lesson- to-lesson to increase (or decrease) levels of activity

8. Uses in Physical Education Beginning of year: Students instructed on the use and capabilities of HR monitors Students instructed on the use and capabilities of HR monitors Students are given a lesson for a controlled exploration to familiarize themselves with HR monitors Students are given a lesson for a controlled exploration to familiarize themselves with HR monitors Throughout the year Students use the HR monitors a minimum of 2 times/unit (i.e. beginning and end) Students use the HR monitors a minimum of 2 times/unit (i.e. beginning and end) Comparisons will be made within & across units Comparisons will be made within & across units Students are given quarterly feedback on results to include: effort levels, weight changes, health changes Students are given quarterly feedback on results to include: effort levels, weight changes, health changes

9. Uses in Physical Education End of the year: Teachers will review data collected Teachers will review data collected Information is given to students regarding yearly progress Information is given to students regarding yearly progress Students can be given means to maintain or increase year ending fitness levels Students can be given means to maintain or increase year ending fitness levels Determinations will be made to see if changes can be made on the ways units are taught Determinations will be made to see if changes can be made on the ways units are taught As needed, activities are modified to increase/ decrease physical activity As needed, activities are modified to increase/ decrease physical activity

10. Uses Classroom Math: Determine mean, median, and average heart rates for a given time period (days, weeks, month, etc) Determine mean, median, and average heart rates for a given time period (days, weeks, month, etc) Graphing progress based on mathematical results Graphing progress based on mathematical results

11. Summary Versatility Educators teach the “whole” student Educators teach the “whole” student Inclusion of a variety of teaching tools (including HR monitors) benefits the “whole” student Inclusion of a variety of teaching tools (including HR monitors) benefits the “whole” student Physiological progress as a result of using HR monitors can increase student self-image Incorporating an interdisciplinary approach