cardiovascular-fitness

Cardiovascular fitness assessment and prescription for physical education. Covers VO2max, the Cooper 12-minute run, target heart rate zones, the FITT framework (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type), aerobic versus anaerobic energy systems, and progression principles for building aerobic capacity safely at every age. Use when designing fitness units, assessing baseline cardiovascular health, prescribing exercise, explaining why aerobic work matters, or translating sports medicine evidence into classroom practice.