Cardiovascular: Project and Workout Log
Workout Log
As you learned in the Getting Started lessons, each topic in the HOPE course includes a workout log. As you work through the Cardiovascular lessons and activities, you will need to conduct and document six hours (or 360 minutes) of physical activity on your Cardiovascular Workout Log. A variety of physical activity can be defined as a minimum of three different activities. You will submit your completed workout log when you reach the final lesson of this topic. You will also reflect on your workout with your instructor when you complete the Cardiovascular Discussion-Based Assessment.
Project Introduction
How much do you think the general population knows about the cardiovascular system? Do you think they know which activities benefit the cardiovascular system and how many minutes of activity are needed for cardiovascular activity? Do you think they know the importance of the target heart rate zone and regular cardiovascular activity? What do you think the public needs to know about this important topic?
You have been selected as a health news correspondent for a famous news network. Every good news correspondent needs to have an understanding of the topic they are going to cover and the best way to deliver the information to the public. The lessons in this topic will provide you with the background information you will need to create your news report.
Collaboration Component
Your HOPE course requires that you complete one collaboration component for each segment of the course, but you may choose to take advantage of more than one collaboration opportunity. You may complete your collaboration component during this topic or during the other segment one topics. Please see the collaboration component instructions to fulfill your assignment.

Cardiovascular: Project and Workout Log
Project Checklist
Print the Project Checklist provided below to help you track your progress on the topic lessons and project milestones. It is important that you read each page in every lesson as well as all linked readings. Take notes as you read to assist you when studying for future assessments.
Remember to participate and document your physical activity on your Cardiovascular Workout Log as you proceed through the lessons and project milestones. You will submit your completed workout log, along with your completed project, in the final lesson.
Cardiovascular: Lessons and Assessments
Time to Complete
Points Possible
Project and Workout Log Lesson
½ hour
N/A
Lesson One: Cardiovascular System
1 hour
N/A
Project Milestone One
1½ hours
25
Lesson Two: Cardiovascular Activities
1 hour
N/A
Lesson Three: Monitoring Your Heart
1 hour
N/A
Project Milestone Two
1½ hours
25
Lesson Four: Cardiovascular Disease
1 hour
N/A
Project
2½ hours
100
Workout Log
1½ hours each week totaling 6 hours
100
Discussion-Based Assessment
½ hour
50

Cardiovascular: Project and Workout Log
Project Steps and Rubric
Your task for this project will be to create a news report that educates the public on a specific aspect of the cardiovascular system, cardiovascular activity, monitoring your heart, or how to prevent cardiovascular diseases. News reports are designed to be both informative and entertaining, as the news reporter wants to ensure the public is enticed to watch the report.
Project Steps:
1. Complete the Project Milestone One (occurs in lesson one).
2. Complete the Project Milestone Two (occurs in lesson three).
3. Following the News Report Rubric, complete a news report based on a cardiovascular topic.

Cardiovascular Lesson One: Cardiovascular System
When you hear the term, cardiovascular, what do you think of? Do you know that the cardiovascular system is working all the time—even when you are sleeping? The cardiovascular system is a vital part of your body’s ability to function. The decisions that you make today will impact your cardiovascular system and your