Miss C Jones

Upper Rhymney Primary School

KS 2

Science

Investigating Pulse Rate

How does exercise affect pulse rate?

C. Jones

Lesson Objectives

To recap on the function of the heart

To be able to find a pulse rate in the wrist or neck

To investigate the effect of exercise on pulse rate

The Function of The HeartCan you remember what job the heart does?

Write any ideas you have below.

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Finding Your Pulse

There are two places that you can find your pulse rate:

- on the inside of your wrist - on your neck

Try and find your pulse rate now

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What happens to your pulse rate if you…………

• Run around the yard 3 times then take your pulse rate?

• Relax for 3 minutes and then take your pulse rate?

• RECORD YOUR PULSE RATES

Click to recap on taking pulse rate

Copy the table below in your books and complete for your group

Name Resting Pulse Rate

Pulse Rate after Exercise

Pulse Rate after Relaxing

Does your pulse rate return to its’ resting rate after relaxing for 3 minutes?