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The science of exercise

Subject(s): Maths | Physics

Resources included: Educator notes, Student sheets

Time: 60 minutes

This module looks at the cardiovascular system and cellular respiration through an investigation of the science of exercise. Students will use physics and maths, and practise working scientifically, whilst building on their existing knowledge of the respiratory system and getting a bit active themselves as they investigate how heart rate increase links to increased respiration.

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The science of exercise educator notes

Activity type: Educator notes

Equipment: Whiteboard or paper, stopwatch or timer, heart rate monitor or smartwatch/FitBit (optional), marker pens or chalk, whiteboard markers

Time: 60 minutes

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You've got the power student sheet

Activity type: Lab experiment, Student sheets

Equipment: Measuring tape/metre ruler, medicine ball

Time: 20 minutes

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