Become a Heart Zones Model school
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Criteria: Heart Zones recognizes exceptional Physical Education (PE) teachers who demonstrate excellence in teaching, innovation, PEtech, and leadership.
To qualify as a Distinguished Teacher, an educator must meet the following criteria:
- Professional Excellence: All of the following:
- Holds a valid teaching credential in Physical Education or a related field.
- Has a minimum of two years of experience teaching with Heart Zones Move Solution equipment.
- Consistently demonstrates best practices in PE instruction, including differentiated instruction and student engagement strategies.
- Commitment to Student Health & Wellness: All of the following:
- Implements and promotes a step-tracking and/or heart rate-based fitness curriculum.
- Encourages student participation in physical activity beyond class time.
- Shows measurable improvement in student fitness levels over time.
- Use of Heart Zones Move solution PE-Technology: All of the following:
- Integrates Heart Zones technology into PE lessons effectively.
- Provides data-driven instruction using heart rate monitoring and activity tracking.
- Trains students on the importance of heart rate zones and cardiovascular health.
- Leadership & Professional Development: One of the following:
- Serves as a mentor or coach for other PE teachers inviting them to visit your school and see Heart Zones effectively applied.
- Regularly attends and participates in professional development opportunities.
- Presents at workshops, conferences, or district meetings on innovative PE strategies.
- Positive Impact on School & Community - One of the following:
- Actively collaborates with school administrators and colleagues to improve PE programs.
- Engages with parents and the broader community to promote both physical fitness and physical literacy initiatives.
- Organizes school-wide or community fitness events that foster a culture of wellness.
Recognition & Rewards: Teachers and schools that meet the Heart Zones Distinguished Teacher and Model
School criteria will receive:
- Exclusive access to professional development opportunities and new Heart Zones technology.
- Recognition on the Heart Zones website and social media platforms.
- A gift from Heart Zones to support you and your program
This program aims to elevate the quality of physical education and promote a culture of health, fitness, and innovation in schools nationwide.