The Science of Fitness and Health · Autumn Term

Short Term Effects of Exercise

Monitoring heart rate and breathing changes during and immediately after physical activity.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does this activity benefit your body in the moment?
  2. 2Why does your heart rate increase when you start running?
  3. 3What does your recovery rate tell you about your current fitness level?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Physical Education - Health, Fitness and WellbeingKS3: Physical Education - Anatomy and Physiology
Year: Year 7
Subject: Physical Education
Unit: The Science of Fitness and Health
Period: Autumn Term

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