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6. Explore the impact of exercise

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describe what happens in the body during exercise

describe what's meant by the oxygen debt

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Words and meanings to learn

insufficient

not enough or a large enough amount to complete a task or meet a need

cramp

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

lactic acid

a chemical your body produces in your muscles during tough exercise or when you are sick

fatigue

the state of being very tired

muscle

a tissue of the body consisting of long cells that can contract and produce motion

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Resource: stop watch, skipping rope

Handout: Investigate the effect of exercise on heart rate, breathing rate, depth of breathing and temperature.

  • Investigate how long it takes muscles to fatigue – repetitive actions, eg step ups or holding masses at arm’s length.
  • Interpret spirometer traces.
  • Calculate breathing rate and depth of breathing.
  • Interpret data and draw conclusions.

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