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

Slide Deck
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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