Healthy Body and Mind · Health and Wellbeing

The Heart and Exercise

Investigating how the heart responds to different intensities of physical activity.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why does your heart beat faster when you run compared to when you sit?
  2. 2How can you measure your pulse to see how hard your body is working?
  3. 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

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