Heart Rate & Exercise

Think, Pair, Share

Think: What do you notice about your body when you perform exercise or participate in a sport? Pair: Find a partner to share your ideas with Share: Share with class

Hear Rate

Heart rate is how many times your heart beats in one minute. Your heart is like a pump. It pumps blood around your body. The blood carries oxygen and Oxygen helps your muscles work. When you exercise, your heart beats faster. This is because your body needs more oxygen.

How to measure your Heart rate

Find your pulse on your wrist or neck Count beats for 15 seconds, multiply by 4 Record your heart rate pre exercise Writte the number that you got in your book. Complete 4 times

Exercise activity

Post-Exercise Heart Rate Measurement

Measure your heart rate immediately after exercise Record the number in your booklet Repeat this measurement 4 times

Find the methods of training section in your booklet - which training method matches today's exercise? Discuss with your partner before sharing

Exit Ticket - True or false

·        Heart rate is measured in beats per minute (bpm). ·        Your heart rate increases during exercise because your muscles need more oxygen ·        Your heart beats slower when you run because your body is trying to save energy Continuous training means exercising at a steady pace without stopping for a long period of time.