Healthy Body and Mind · Health and Wellbeing
The Heart and Exercise
Investigating how the heart responds to different intensities of physical activity.
Key Questions
- 1Why does your heart beat faster when you run compared to when you sit?
- 2How can you measure your pulse to see how hard your body is working?
- 3What are the long term benefits of having a strong and healthy heart?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Health Related Fitness
Class/Year: 4th Class
Subject: Active Bodies, Healthy Minds: 4th Class PE
Unit: Healthy Body and Mind
Period: Health and Wellbeing
Suggested Methodologies
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