Heart+Rate+monitors

We have been using the heart rate monitors for about 3 weeks. Please respond to the following questions.
 * 1) How has the use of the heart rate monitors changed the way you participate in class?

I guess I'm the first to answer, so that's good
 * Batool R**-- The heart rate monitors actually increased the rate at which I participate in class! I have to be more active to actually stay in the zone for a longer period of time, to get a higher mark!
 * Briana W**-- I agree with Batool in the way that the heart monitors have increased how much I participate in class. More so when we are doing tchoukball it is interesting to see how fast your heart rate goes down when you are not playing. When I am not playing I find a different exercise to do in order to keep my heart rate in the zone.
 * Shiena H**//-- ^ Both oh them are right about the participation in class with heart monitors. For me its like a challenge, the more higher you keep you number in the zone the better you will get as a mark. I don't know how or why this is happening but I am actaully giving 100% in this class, I mean I am trying my best to get an A in this class by participating and getting good times in my 4 lap runs. I think this is all because of the heart monitor. Last year I wasn't really sure how this thing worked, it would be lose or it would be not wet enough and then I would have to stop it and work it again!! But now I am so used to it that I can wear it for the rest of my life (hahah jokes)!//
 * Karen L**-- The heart rate monitors are giving me a better understanding as to how hard I work in class every day. I have to be more active to keep my heart rate up and it's really helping me get fitter, especially in the 4 lap run.
 * Amandeep T**-- The heart rate monitors have changed the way I participate in class because now I know how hard I am supposed to work as opposed to last year when I just did the activity without really knowing if I was working hard enough.
 * Erica P**--The heart rate monitors has changed a whole lot, even though i dont like them, in my opinon its very troublesome how we have to put it on right and when it doesn't work it gives up headaches! but IT IS avery useful tool in class, you would know when you need to excirses faster or slower maybe alittle more? but very useful especially doing the 4 lap time run.
 * Ms. Gill**--Thank you to those of you who have responded. I appreciate the feedback. It is very helpful for me to know if this is something that is making a difference. It seems to me that is as I can see the numbers and the many personal bests that have been achieved by many of you. However, your personal accounts help to identify the reality.
 * Victoria S :** The heart rate monitor hasn't really changed the way I participate in class because I usually try my hardest, unless its a bad day. It's nice to have the heart rate watch on so I can see how hard I'm pushing myself and if I'm working to my hardest. It's a useful tool and I hope to use them for the rest of the semester !!
 * Kayla H--** The heart rate monitor has changed how I participate in class. I don't normally try but with the heart rate monitors I am motivated to try my hardest. I really do try and push myself and with the heart rate monitor. The heart rate monitors really do help and I hope that we can use them for the rest of the semester.
 * Jade Wu--** I totally agree with everyone above my comment. It changed the way I participate in class by excerising and it motiviates me to keep on going even if I'm tired. Like when we were playing Tchoukball, when ever if i'm not playing the game, then I would be at the side running or doing jumping jacks so that I can keep my heart rate in the zone. It is a lot of work, and tiring but it's worth it. At the end, you are keeping your body healthy and doing yourself a favour too. :D
 * Krista Long**-- I totally agree with Kayla, I am definetely trying harder in class than I usually do without the monitor. I am pushing myself until I can't push anymore. I think that, with the monitor, I can and will do so much better in class and I hope that we will be using them for the rest of the semester!
 * Kajal Goraya-** The heart rate moniters have totally helped me because when I have them on I particapate more and try harder than I would have last year. Since I have been wearing them I feel and see the improvement that Iam getting from this and lately I have gotten by personal best 2 weeks in a row which is amazing Ihope we have them all semester long so we could improve more as a class! **Kajal Goraya-Have others felt or seen the difference in there fitness since we have started to wear the moniters to now?**
 * Michelle C-** I agree with what everyone has said so far! The heart rate monitors allows me to watch and see if I'm participating in the range, and it's pushed me on to stay active by being in the zone. It's great to be able to visually see if we're doing our best in PE (it's easy to check if we've been participating) and doing our best to improve. So far, I feel that I've tried harder, participated more, and improved a lot more since last year when we didn't have heart rate monitors to use!

2. How do you find the feedback that it offers useful?

KEEP IT UP YOU GUYS (:
 * Batool R**-- It keeps me on my toes, so that I know how much more do I have to work or just stay at the same rate, if it was good enough! I just think it's useful!--- P.S. i hope somebody replies soon too! I guess i mixed up the numbering, too.. sorry
 * Briana W** -- I find it useful during warm up or even our four lap run, because a lot of the time my heart rate gets really high and out of the zone. Even when we play the games it is useful to see when I am working hard and when I could be working harder because i some times don't notice when i am talking more that playing. Anyways I really liked playing tchoukball this week I also think some of the other girls like Taylor enjoyed it as well. Oh and Ms.Gill i also noticed that you fixed my mark so THANK-YOU!!!!!!!
 * Shiena H**-- //It tells me what kind of pace I should stick to, like if i'm above the max then its showing that i shoulds slow down and the same goes for if i'm below the minimum. Also I like how my class mates keep their heart rate up, like in tchoukball when the red team would be off I would see a couple of them running and doing some jumping jacks so they would be in the zone for a lot of time!! Keep it up people! :)//
 * Karen L**-- It keeps me active during the whole class because I always have to keep my heart rate up. I would know when to move more ( and when to slow down a bit).
 * Amandeep T--** The feedback the heart rate monitors give me is useful because then I know that maybe I should try harder, especially when we are working on technique while we are learning a new sport. It really helps when we are playing a game that requires some teams to sit off for a while because then I know I should do a different exercise while I am waiting to keep my heart rate up.
 * Erica P**--YES YES YES i agree with everyone on top! The pace, the time, the rate, the zone are all important. so when we have our heartrates monitors on everyone nedd to be ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE even if your really tired. i would avoid sitting or standing. so then the hearts would go upupup.
 * Ms. Gill** - Thanks Batool for responding. I appreciate your honesty and the information that you have offered. I, too, hope that others will reply.
 * Victoria S :** I find it useful because it keeps me wanting to do better next time and if not, just try to the best of my ability. It keeps me active the whole time because I want a better result everytime. Everyone is doing really good by trying to stay in the zone during class and that makes me HAPPY !!
 * Kayla H--** I find it useful because the heart rate monitor really does keep me working hard. I can also see how hard I am working and how much harder I have to work to keep myself in the zone. You really do have to be active and trying to keep yourself in the zone. I also would like to add that I find it easier to get and to stay in the zone with the heart rate monitor then just plain running. It's funner too because were actually playing games.
 * Jade W--** I find it really helpful because whenever I want to know how hard i'm working all I have to do is look at the watch, it's like having a personal trainer. It also tells me how hard I should work to stay in the zone for longer times. It makes me want to beat my time each time, therfore, I have to work harder each time. I would love to keep on wearing the heart rate monitors after you have done your research.
 * Krista Long**-- I find it useful because it keeps me wanting to do better the next time and stay in the zone. And, like Victoria, It keeps me active the entire time. I think everyone who has the monitor for the day, really makes an effort to do her best and to stay in the zone and do the best that they can do. Good job everyone!
 * Kajal Goraya**- i agree with the others that it does help you alot with the fact that trying to stay in your zone all the time and makes you want to improve, I like the feed back we get and I think every ones doing an amazing job!
 * Ms. Gill -** Thanks to those of you who have responded to the questions. I truely appreciate your feedback. It would be great if you could encourage your classmates who have not yet replied to do so soon.
 * Michelle C**- Teh handy heart rate monitors :D The heart rate monitors help a lot during the four lap runs, warm ups and obviously through class so I have to say it's really, really, useful. Agreeing 100% with everyone so far on what they say ;) Completely. It provides info for us to improve the next time it's us who use the heart rate monitors, and gives us a range of how much more effort we need to put in to reach our time goals, and what area we need to focus on (endurance, raising average heartrate, etc, etc, etc).
 * Chandeep Bains**- I really liked the heart rate monitors. I always had to try harder in order to be in the time zone. I agree with everyone and think heart rate monitors are a good way to help you be fit. The feedback always makes me try my hardest.