Physiological Exercise Responses
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Physiological Exercise Responses
🏃♀️ Part 1: Case Study Analysis
WALT: Analyse physiological responses during different exercise intensities
Case Study: Sarah is a 17-year-old netball player. Read about her physiological responses during three different states:
At Rest: Heart rate 70 bpm, breathing rate 12 breaths/min, normal body temperature 37°C
Moderate Exercise (warm-up): Heart rate 120 bpm, breathing rate 20 breaths/min, slight increase in body temperature
Intense Exercise (game play): Heart rate 180 bpm, breathing rate 35 breaths/min, body temperature 38.5°C, sweating
📊 Part 2: Heart Rate Measurement Activity
Instructions:
1. Find your pulse at your wrist or neck
2. Count beats for 15 seconds and multiply by 4
3. Record your results in the table below
4. Complete 2 minutes of light exercise (star jumps or jogging on spot)
5. Immediately measure and record your heart rate again
| Measurement | Heart Rate (bpm) | How I felt |
|---|---|---|
| Resting Heart Rate | _______ bpm | _________________ |
| Exercise Heart Rate | _______ bpm | _________________ |
Difference = _______ bpm
🧠 Part 3: System Responses Quiz
🎯 Success Criteria Check
Rate yourself (1-4): 1 = Not yet, 2 = Getting there, 3 = Achieved, 4 = Exceeded
I can describe the main physiological systems involved in exercise: _____
I can explain acute physiological responses to exercise: _____
I can analyse the impact of these responses on performance: _____
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