How Does Your Heart Rate?

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Physical Education

Grade(s)

K, 1, 2

Overview

In this lesson, students measure their pulse rate to investigate how physical activity affects the heartbeat. By the end of this lesson, students will be better at finding, measuring, and recording their pulse rates, as well as identify ways to improve their physical activity levels.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): KG

PE19.K.3.3

Discover the connection between physical activity and change in heart rate and breathing.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 1

PE19.1.3.3

Verbalize how active play and physical activity strengthen the heart muscle.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 2

PE19.2.3.3

Identify physical activities that contribute to a high level of fitness and the importance of warm-up and cool-down related to vigorous physical activity.

CR Resource Type

Lesson/Unit Plan

Resource Provider

Discovery Centre Schools

License Type

Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives
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