Monday, November 16, 2015
Tech Topic # 2: Heart Rate Monitors
My favorite use of technology in the physical education setting would be heart rate monitors. What better way to gauge students' activity levels than to see your heart rate first hand? There are many different types of heart rate monitors, but my personal favorite is the chest strap model. This model measures your heart rate by the strap and sends a wireless signal that is sent to a wrist watch receiver. I like this type the best because it allows you to see your heart while still working out comfortably. Certain types of this model also have applications that can be accessed through tablets or computers. These applications allow you to see everyone's heart rate all on one screen. It's very beneficial for students and teachers to see all the heart rates at once via a projector. My experience with this type of application showed that all students work hard and try to compete among each other. It also shows that all students are giving forth the same effort even though it doesn't always appear that way. I look forward to implementing heart rate monitors into my classes in the future!
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Nice blog. I also have a heart rate monitor. Does yours do the whole calorie counter and weight? Mine does those and records all the things you've done. It's a pretty cool little gadget.
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