Cardio Lab Tracker Worksheet
Cardio Lab
Subject: Physical Education / Science
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Lab Objective
Investigate how different activity levels affect heart rate (BPM) and recovery.
Pulse Check
Count beats for 15s, then multiply by 4 to get your Beats Per Minute (BPM).
1. Heart Rate Data Log
| Activity Level | 15-Second Count | Total BPM (x4) |
|---|
| Resting (Sitting Quietly) | | |
| Light (Slow Walking) | | |
| Intense (Jumping Jacks) | | |
| Recovery (2 Mins After) | | |
2. Heart Rate Bar Graph
Beats Per Minute
Resting
Light
Intense
Recovery
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Facilitation Guide
Objective
Measure and analyze heart rate response to exertion.
Duration
45-60 Min Block.
Gear
Stopwatches, Worksheets.
1
Finding Pulse (10m)
Teach Radial (wrist) or Carotid (neck) check using 2 fingers.
Tip: Direct heart placement is a valid backup for accuracy.
2
Baselines (15m)
Record resting rate. Practice whole-class 15s counts with a central timer.
3
Exertion (20m)
Light: 2m Walking
Intense: 1m Jumping
Take BPM immediately after each stop.
4
Recovery & Data (10m)
Graph results and debrief recovery speed relative to fitness levels.
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The Science of Your Heart Rate
The Internal Drum
Heart Rate
The number of times your heart beats in one minute (BPM).
The Mission
Pumping oxygen-rich blood to every muscle and organ in your body.
72 Avg Resting BPM
Finding the Beat
Option 1: Radial
Place two fingers on your wrist, just below the thumb. Press lightly.
Option 2: Carotid
Place two fingers on the side of your neck, next to your windpipe.
No Thumbs! They have their own pulse!
Video: Heart Rate Health
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Watch For
The "Lubb-Dubb" Sound
Watch For
Valves Opening/Closing
Watch For
Oxygen Flow
The Calculation
15s
Count Beats
×
4
Multiplier
=
BPM
Beats Per Min
Why only 15 seconds? To capture the heart rate before it slows down!
Heart Talk
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What happens to your heart rate when you start running? Why?
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What did you notice about your pulse after sitting quietly?
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What is "Recovery Time" and why does it matter?