Physical activity and the Human Body

Physical Activity Warm up quiz

Physical activity is good for every part of your body especially your

heart and lungs

The Heart

What's the hearts job during exercise?

• To pump blood the working muscles

Spot the difference

Cardiovascular system

Resting Heart Rate

• Place your middle 3 fingers on your wrist or neck.

Athlete's resting heart

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33bpm

50bpm

40 & 50bpm

The Lungs

What's the lungs job during exercise?

• Bring oxygen to the body via the air.

• Remove carbon dioxide from the body.

• During physical exercise the lungs are put under more strain to perform this task

• Breathe faster and deeper

Inactivity

Physical activity and the brain

Physical activity and our bones

What have we learnt