The number of heart beats (pulses) per minute.

The number of times your heart beats when at rest.

The time it takes for the heart rate to return to the resting rate after exercise.

Effects of exercise on pulse rate 

Biology

Pupils will learn about human and plant defences against pathogens, the role of white blood cells in the human immune system, and the use of vaccination to protect against communicable diseases.

Pupils learned about some common non-infectious diseases, factors that increase the risk of developing lifestyle diseases and steps we can take to help prevent them, including the impacts of smoking on the human body, and asthma and its risk factors.

Health and disease

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

The time it takes to feel better after exercising.

The time it takes for heart rate to return to the resting rate after exercise.

The time it takes for the heart rate to be 60 beats per minute after exercise.

The time it takes for the breathing rate to return to normal after exercising.

Place your first two fingers of one hand on the the wrist of the other hand.

Place your thumb of one hand on the the wrist of the other hand.

Place your first finger of one hand on the thumb of the other hand.

Place your thumb of one hand on the base of the thumb of the other hand.

The number of times your heart beats (pulses) when you have finished exercising.

The number of times your heart beats (pulses) when exercising.

The number of times your heart beats (pulses) when at rest.

True or false? Repeat pulse (heart) rate measurements should be taken after exercise until the heart goes back to its resting rate, to calculate a person's recovery time.

Calculate the mean of the following pulse (heart) rate readings. Give your answer to 2 s.f.

87, 90, 88

What are the control variables when investigating recovery time after exercise?

Which changes would you experience during exercise?

What type of blood vessel transports blood away from the heart?

What cellular process provides the body with energy?

Where does cellular respiration take place?

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Effects of exercise on pulse rate

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.