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Heart rate
Collect data on your heart rate, then in the space provided draw an accurate line graph
of your results.
Remember: For this activity you will need a watch or clock with a second hand, a ruler
and pencil.
Step 1
Measure your resting heart rate by placing your index and middle finger on the side of
your neck (any side will do), just between your neck and your jaw. If you cannot do this
yourself or are having trouble, ask a family member or friend to locate it for you.
Count the number of beats you feel for one minute, keeping an eye on the second hand
of your watch or clock.
Remember: Don’t press too hard! You have to feel the beats not stop them.
Once you have your result, record it in the ‘Heart rate table’ for ‘0 (resting)’ on the
following page.
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Step 2
Now its time to exercise! Choose an exercise you are comfortable with and can do for
eight minutes.
You must do one minute of exercise, then measure your heart rate for a minute after
you stop and then record your result in the ‘Heart rate table’.
Once that minute is up, go back to the exercising, measuring and recording routine
eight more times.
Remember: Record your results as you go.
Step 3
Stop exercising after the eighth cycle.
Measure your resting heart rate for 2 minutes but record your results separately as ‘9
(resting)’ and ‘10 (resting)’ in the ‘Heart rate table’.
Step 4
Now it’s time to present your heart rate data as a line graph.
Using the information in the ‘Heart rate table’, draw a line graph on the ‘Heart rate line
graph’ page.
Don’t forget to label the axes and intervals as well as give the graph an
appropriate title.
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Time elapsed (minutes)
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Heart rate (beats per minute)
0 (resting)
1
2
3
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9 (resting)
10 (resting)
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