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About the Teachers:
Lisa and Gil work in a team teaching environment at Arapaho Classical Magnet (ACM). Gil is new to Arapaho Classical Magnet and the Richardson ISD. He is excited about ACM students using Polar technology. Lisa has been a physical educator for 32 years in RISD. She is a member of TAHPERD, AHPERD, NASPE, REA and The Association of Texas Professional Educators. Lisa presents staff development programs and is on the curriculum development and leadership teams. As part of Lisa’s duties for TAHPERD in 2009, she is current chairman for the American Heart Association Committee. Lisa has been integrating Polar technology in her class lessons for several years.
About Arapaho Classical Magnet:
Arapaho Classical Magnet is located in Richardson, Texas and is part of the Richardson Independent School District. The typical class size is 22-45 students with two full time Physical Education Specialists. Polar E600s heart rate monitors (HRMs) are used in grades 3-6 daily.
Using Polar:
Polar technology was part of a bond package that was awarded to all elementary schools in the Richardson ISD. Polar E600 HRMs and the PE manager Software program are used to track the progress of all students.
Core Activities:
Lisa and Gil use state and national standards when instructing their students. By using Polar in the classroom all students are aware of current health issues and are sharing this knowledge with their families. The goals set in the classroom using Polar products go along with the coordinated school health program that was adopted by the Richardson ISD. Lisa and Gil’s goal is to promote lifetime fitness and make physical education a fun and rewarding experience. Polar allows them to implement a strong fitness conditioning program without the risk of students over or under training. The E600 watches track the student’s individual training progress by giving them immediate feedback and holds them accountable.
The Buzz:
The Teachers: "We love to see students excited about improving personal fitness and sharing immediate results with their families."
Student Success: "Because of their strong knowledge of Polar products the ACM students have demonstrated the use of E600 watches at the National AAHPERD convention and have been interviewed and featured by local and national news programs."
The Administration: "The use of Polar heart rate monitors provides a unique opportunity that contributes to the overall development and well being of ACM students."
Personal Highlight:
"All ACM students are able to reach their personal goal without the stress of competition with their peers."
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