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Out with the Old Fitnessgram Cost and Hassle

For decades, FitnessGram™ has served as a benchmark for student fitness assessment. But as technology and education evolve, so must the tools we use to engage and empower our students. That’s why we b...

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May 23, 2025 PhysEd

Sherwood Elementary School - Springfield, Missouri

" Heart Zones monitors engage students by helping them track their physical activity, showing them the importance of exercise while empowering them to set personal goals and work toward achieving them. " - Julie Routh, Sherwood Elementary Principal

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May 23, 2025 Model Schools

Building Physical Literacy Through Heart Zones Move

In the SHAPE America magazine Momentum , the newly elected SHAPE America president Dr. Joe Deutsch, passionately outlines the true mission of physical education: fostering physical literacy—the motiva...

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May 9, 2025 PhysEd

The One-Size-Fits-All Age Adjusted Maximum Heart Rate Equation Fits No One

Position Statement: The 220-minus-age equation regularly used to estimate an individual’s maximum heart rate (MHR) is invalid for this purpose. The equation, first published in 1970 from data with lar...

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Apr 16, 2025 Free Resources

7 Healthy Heart Assessments to Save Lives

For the first time , the Physical and Health Education teacher, the coach, and the after school program directions are able to see live biofeedback on a student’s response to different exercise intens...

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Apr 2, 2025 Free Resources

Natomas Charter School - Natomas, California

At Natomas Charter, they strongly push positive group/social dynamics. Since adding Heart Zones, they have been able to move towards a very objective assessment of whether or not they hit the MVPA (moderate to vigorous physical activity) level during class.

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Jan 27, 2025 Model Schools

See PE Classes Around the World

PE Tech in Hong Kong See how Heart Zones’ wearable technology, or Smart PE, is spreading around the world with a glimpse into a primary school in China! Teacher Tested... Led by Chairlady of the Healt...

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Jan 7, 2025 PhysEd

Expanding into the International World of PE

After achieving the remarkable milestone of having Heart Zones Move Solutions in all 50 USA states, Heart Zones, a leader in wearable fitness technology and innovative solutions for physical education...

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Jan 3, 2025 PhysEd

Daviess County Middle School - Owensboro, Kentucky

" Without them, students are upset " - Alese Ferrell, Daviess County Middle School PE instructor

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Dec 11, 2024 Model Schools

Measuring Physical Activity: The Role of MVPA and FIT Points in Education

In physical education, heart rate datais a valuable tool for assessing student performance and engagement. Teachers can evaluate students using two primary methods: Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activ...

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Dec 11, 2024 PhysEd

Too Much Sitting is a Hazard

Sitting for long periods of time is hazardous to your health. Research shows that a number of health concerns have been linked to a sedentary lifestyle including obesity, increased blood pressure, unhe...

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Nov 1, 2024 Lifestyle

Enhance Every Aspect of PE with THIS

Need a way to track your student's progress over time? Want to promote your student's personal fitness goals and encourage self-evaluation? Read inside for more...

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Nov 1, 2024 Newsletters

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