Physical Education Funding Information
See the below article from https://charity.lovetoknow.com/grant-funding/list-physical-education-grantsFunding for Physical Education (PE) can be a struggle. The ...
HTP HOME App and Bluetooth Range
When using the HTP HOME app, keep in mind that your device needs to be in close proximity to your sensor at all times. The maximum distance that your device can ...
Pandemic Could be Worsening Childhood Obesity – CBS News
Looking for information to support funding for your PE program?  Check out this CBS news report about how the pandemic has affected childhood obesity. https://y ...
Physical Education Homework: Is There Such a Thing?
By: Brad Hull-2020 SHAPE America District Teacher of the Year; Customer Support and Sales at Heart Tech Plus Brian Hull-2020 SHAPE America National Teacher of ...
Android Pairing Tip for the HTP HOME App
Are you using the HTP HOME app with an older Android phone and cannot pair your sensor? Try the following: Make sure Bluetooth is turned on. Upon signing ...
Teaching Tips of the Week
Check back here weekly to read tips from teachers so you can improve your pedagogy! Feel free to comment and share your best practices! Teacher Name ...
Chris Mekelburg Discusses How He Uses Heart Rate Technology In His Lessons
As an elementary school physical educator having students understand the importance of movement and activity is at the heart of my curriculum. Beginning in thir ...
Using Heart Rate Technology to Guide Instruction
Using Heart Rate Technology to Guide InstructionLast month, a student approached me and stated, “mister, I don’t think mine is working. I am walking and I am in ...
Chris Mekelburg Discusses Heart Tech Plus in an Elementary School
As an elementary school Physical Education teacher for over eleven years; the need for objective measures to prove the quality of my program has become more imp ...
Research and Links to Support the Use of Heart Rate Monitors in Physical Education
Research and Links to Support the Use of Heart Rate Monitors in Physical Education: CDC Physical Activity Facts How Wearable Technology Can Personalize P ...
Why Use Heart Rate Technology In Physical Education
At Heart Tech Plus, we want teachers to understand the importance of using the Heart Tech Plus system. See below for a few reasons why heart rate technology is ...
The Value of Heart Rate Technology
Why Teach Using Heart Rate Heart rate is the only true and objective way you can measure the effort of your students. You know whether or not students are t ...
SHAPE America Standards That Address Heart Rate Monitors
At Heart Tech Plus, we want customers to understand how heart rate technology relates to SHAPE America standards and Grade Level Outcomes. See below. SHAPE Ame ...
‘Maximum’ Heart Rate Theory Is Challenged
By GINA KOLATA for NYTIMES Donald Kirkendall, an exercise physiologist at the University of North Carolina, will never forget the time he put a heart-rate moni ...