Health, Fitness, and the Body · Nutrition and Wellness

The Heart and Lungs

Investigating the immediate effects of exercise on heart rate and breathing.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does this activity benefit your body?
  2. 2Why does our heart beat faster when we run?
  3. 3How do we feel after we have finished a hard workout?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Health Related Fitness
Class/Year: 1st Class
Subject: Active Bodies and Healthy Minds
Unit: Health, Fitness, and the Body
Period: Nutrition and Wellness

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