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Heart-Rate Investigation
Measure how pulse rate changes before and after safe light activity.
9–1625–40 minFree to usePrintable page
You will need
Timer, notebook
Investigation
What to do
1
Measure resting pulse for 30 seconds and double it.
2
Do one minute of light activity appropriate to you.
3
Measure pulse immediately afterwards.
4
Measure again after two minutes of rest.
5
Graph the results and discuss recovery.
Science thinking
What this develops
Circulation, exercise response, measurement and graphs.
Safety first
Use age-appropriate supervision and safe materials. Stop any activity that is unsuitable for the learner or environment. These resources are educational activities, not professional laboratory, medical or safety instructions.
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