Lesson Plan
Power Zone Overview
Students will learn to calculate and identify their personal target heart rate zones, monitor exercise intensity safely, and apply cardiovascular principles to maximize fitness benefits.
Understanding target heart rate zones empowers students to exercise safely, optimize workout effectiveness, and build lifelong healthy habits by recognizing how intensity impacts cardiovascular health.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Lesson Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Engage & Introduce
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Heart Rate Zones
10 minutes
Step 3
Heart Rate Hunt Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Read & Discuss Benefits
5 minutes
Step 5
Review & Assess
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Zone Intensity Charts
What Is Heart Rate?
Maximum Heart Rate (HRmax)
Heart Rate Zones
Calculating Your Zones
Your Turn: Calculate Your Zones
Activity
Reading
