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Heart Rate: Objectives
Heart Rate: Objectives
HEART RATE
OBJECTIVES
Find out the heart rate in different locomotory actions.
Determine the appeal of actions in changing heart rate.
DATA
1) While sitting :
Trial Pulse/min.
1 84
2 84
3 84
Average 84
2) After running :
Trial Pulse/min.
1 120
2 116
3 116
Average 117.33
3) After a walk :
Trial Pulse/min.
1 96
2 100
3 96
Average 97.33
QUESTIONS
1) Based on the data above, which activity has the highest and lowest pulse rate? Why?
Reference:
http://www.activebeat.com/fitness/10-factors-that-affect-your-pulse-heart-rate/10/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/40926-side-effects-fast-pulse/
http://www.drugs.com/health-guide/bradycardia.html
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Bradycardia-Slow-Heart-
Rate_UCM_302016_Article.jsp
PEA, Clyde Ian Brett C. ZNS112 1MB October 22, 2014
a. Illness
When the bodys immune system becomes compromisedfor example,
with fever, injury, anemia, or infectionchanges in heart rate can occur.
Particularly if septic shock sets in, the heart rate will naturally quicken to
meet oxygen demands.
b. Emotional Stress
When the stress gets heavy the body naturally responds with a quickening
pulse. The same goes for fear, another type of anxiety, which prompts the
flight response and releases hormones that make the heart pump faster.
c. Exercise
Physical stress, like emotional stress, causes an increased heart rate. And
exercise, or any type of physical exertion, is the healthy response as the
body and muscles demand increased oxygen levels
d. Breathing
During normal respiration the heart rate tends to slow faintly during
inspiration (as you take breath in).
e. Medications
All types of over the counter, prescription, herbal supplements, and illegal
drugs will have an impact on your heart rate. For instance, ephedrine or
cocaine will increase it; while beta blockers and Valerian calm and slow it
down
f. Body Temperature
A sudden change in temperature can also affect make the heart rate
quicken as blood immediately rushes to your skins surface in order to
cool or warm you up
g. Glycogen Levels
If the glycogen stores in your body diminish, you will suffer fatigue.
However, to properly fuel muscles, your heart rate will naturally increase
to boost your energy levels.
h. Cardiovascular Disease
Heart disease occurs due to plaque building up in the arteries, which
leads to arrhythmias followed by heart attack or heart failure. This
arrhythmia (or irregular heart beat) will cause muscle damage, which will
result in a decreasing or quickening pulse.
i. Dehydration
When the body becomes dehydrated (following exercise or lack of fluids
over an extended period) the blood thickens and waste clogs the
bloodstream. Your heart will naturally work harder to flush out waste and
maintain normal cardiac output
j. Pressure
Vagal stimulation (or pressure on the bodys special sensors) occur during
labor, a bowel movement, or if we lift a heavy object. The increased
pressure causes the blood pressure to change and the heart often slows in
response.
Reference:
http://www.activebeat.com/fitness/10-factors-that-affect-your-pulse-heart-rate/10/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/40926-side-effects-fast-pulse/
http://www.drugs.com/health-guide/bradycardia.html
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Bradycardia-Slow-Heart-
Rate_UCM_302016_Article.jsp
PEA, Clyde Ian Brett C. ZNS112 1MB October 22, 2014
3) Compare & contrast the effect of low and high pulse rate.
Slow HR Fast HR
Bradicardia Tachycardia
< 60 BPM > 100 BPM
Problems with the sinoatrial (SA)
node, sometimes called the heart's Caused by a number of factors,
natural pacemaker Exercise
Problems in the conduction Pain
pathways of the heart (electrical Fear
impulses are not conducted from the Anxiety
atria to the ventricles) Medications
Metabolic problems such as Stimulants like caffeine
hypothermia Fever, or problems with the heart
Damage to the heart from heart muscle itself or the heart
attack or heart disease conduction system
Reference:
http://www.activebeat.com/fitness/10-factors-that-affect-your-pulse-heart-rate/10/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/40926-side-effects-fast-pulse/
http://www.drugs.com/health-guide/bradycardia.html
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Bradycardia-Slow-Heart-
Rate_UCM_302016_Article.jsp
PEA, Clyde Ian Brett C. ZNS112 1MB October 22, 2014
Reference:
http://www.activebeat.com/fitness/10-factors-that-affect-your-pulse-heart-rate/10/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/40926-side-effects-fast-pulse/
http://www.drugs.com/health-guide/bradycardia.html
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Bradycardia-Slow-Heart-
Rate_UCM_302016_Article.jsp