Lesson Plan

Cardio Lab Plan

Students will design and carry out a heart‐rate experiment, analyze their data to identify trends, and create a personalized plan to improve cardiovascular fitness.

This lesson builds scientific inquiry skills, deepens understanding of cardiovascular physiology, and empowers students to apply data‐driven strategies for lifelong health and wellness.

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Teacher Preparation

20 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Overview

15 minutes

Step 2

Experiment Design

30 minutes

Step 3

Conducting Heart-Rate Trials

40 minutes

Step 4

Data Analysis

30 minutes

Step 5

Personalized Plan Development

25 minutes

Step 6

Reflection & Wrap-Up

20 minutes

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Heart Rate & Exercise Science

Anatomy of the Heart

Physiology of Heartbeat

Measuring Heart Rate

Factors Affecting Heart Rate

Exercise Intensity and Heart Rate

Target Heart Rate Zones

Variables in Heart-Rate Experiments

Designing Your Experiment

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