Beat That – Secondary

Beat That takes students on a journey into the medical and exercise technologies used to measure the human cardiovascular system. During the program students will collect primary data to investigate the accuracy of different equipment and form their own conclusions.

Students will learn about the cardiovascular system by collecting their own heart rate data with real-time data sets and using mathematical analysis techniques.

Concepts of focus include using the fair test principle and analysing data using percentage calculations in order to form valid conclusion from the results.

Students will:

• Collect heart rate data using a Fitbit and heart rate strap at rest and during different intensity exercise.
• Compare the heart rate reading from a heart rate strap and a Fitbit data to determine the accuracy of a Fitbit.

Learning intention:

To apply a mathematical formula to test the accuracy of different heart rate monitors.

Success criteria:

• Explain the technology used in a heart rate strap and a Fitbit.
• Collect data using a scientific fair test method.
• Use a mathematical formula to compare monitors.
• Make conclusions using the comparable data.

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