Examining factors that influence signal interruption: configuration of the heart zones system for indoor physical education classes

Heart rate monitors are extraordinary tools for assessing cardiovascular fitness. The Heart Zones System has tremendous potential to improve cardiovascular education and fitness programs; however, there is a need to improve the configuration. The purpose of this study was to determine the ideal configuration for the Heart Zones System in a typical indoor gymnasium. This was accomplished by examining the relationship between signal interruption and the following factors: (a) the height; (b) the angle; and (c) location of WASP/Bridges. Healthy university students, male and female adults ages 19-25 with no apparent health problems, were recruited from an undergraduate physical education teacher education class. Participants wore the SCOSCHE RHYTHM+ sensor Armband Blink Heart Rate monitor while participating in a variety of physical activity lessons. ANOVA approach determined good, better, and best configuration of the system. The best configuration of the system was at low height F(2, 1052) = 54.86, p .001, partial 𝜂2 = .09, with angle at 60-degree (M = .50 , SD = .92), and when the WASP/Bridge was located at the left corner F(2, 1052) = 24.28, p .001, partial 𝜂2 = .04. This was the first study to determine the best configuration for Heart rate monitor from Heart Zones System.