Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Mr. Loftus
2. Count the pulse of a partner for 15- and 30-seconds. Record the results below:
Beats per
Pulse Count Multiply Equals
Minute
15-seconds X4 =‘s bpm
30-seconds X2 =‘s bpm
3. Using the pulse you recorded on the 30-second row in part 1 and the chart on the
back of this sheet, complete the following questions:
What is your threshold of training?
Threshold of Training
bpm
4. Run one lap as the teacher intstructs. When done, count your pulse for 15-seconds.
Your Count Do The Math Equals
X 4 bpm
5. Immediately run another lap. Count your pulse again for 15-seconds.
Your Count Do The Math Equals
X 4 bpm
Think About It
Answer the following questions…
1. What happened to your heart rate after running one lap? After running two laps?
2. Did your heart rate go higher than your threshold of training after running one lap?
After running two laps?
3. Do you get your heart rate into your target zone every day?
4. What physical activity could you do to get your heart rate into your target zone 3—5
times per week?