TITLE: Circulatory System

AIM: To investigate the effects of exercise on the pulse rate

APARATUS & MATERIALS: stop watch

DIAGRAM

Placed right hand fingers here

METHOD:
1. Placed three fingers on the left hand as indicated in the diagram above.
2. The number of pulsations for thirty seconds was counted and noted.
3. Step two was repeated three more times and the average was found.
4. Collected the average pulse rate of six other persons from class.
5. Students exercised (run, jump, skip, etc.) for two minutes.
6. Immediately after the exercise, the number of pulsations for thirty seconds was counted
and noted.
7. Step 5 was repeated every 30 seconds until the pulse rate returned to as close to the
normal rate.

RESULTS

Table showing the pulse rate before exercise

Time Pulse in 30seconds Pulse rate (pulse per minute)

1 32 64
2 35 70
3 36 72
4 33 66
AVERAGE 68
Table showing pulse rate of six students

student Pulse rate

1 78
2 80
3 79
4 64
5 58
6 71

Table showing the pulse rate after exercise (takes approximately 5 minutes)

Time Pulse in 30seconds Pulse rate (pulse per minute)

1 65 130
2 66 132
3 51 102
4 37 74
avg 110

DISCUSSION

Define the term pulse rate.

Pulse Rate is the speed of the heartbeat measure by the number of contractions of the heart per
minute.
What is the range for a normal person?
The range of a normal person’s pulse rate is from 60-100 beats per minute.
The best places to find your pulse are
Your neck, wrist and under your arm.
What are some factors that can affect heart rate?
Factors that can affect you heart rate are age, Health conditions and whether you are active in
sports or not.

Why did your pulse rate increase after exercise?

Pulse rate increases because your muscles need more oxygen, so the heart beats faster to
transport the blood cells with the oxygen to the muscles.

CONCLUSION
Exercise increases your pulse rate.