Question

Measure your pulse and respiration rates before and after playing different games or participation in a sport event.

Answer 1

Pulse and Respiration Before and After Physical Activity

Note: The figures below are illustrative sample observations, not actual measurements. Take your own readings and replace these values before submitting your project.

Method: Record each person’s pulse and breathing rate at rest. After about 10 minutes of a game or sport, record them again as soon as possible. Count pulse beats and breaths for one minute each, using the same method each time.

Person	Activity	Pulse before (beats/min)	Pulse after (beats/min)	Respiration before (breaths/min)	Respiration after (breaths/min)
1	Brisk walking	72	104	16	23
2	Running	76	132	17	30
3	Badminton	74	118	16	26
4	Football	78	140	18	32
5	Cycling	70	112	15	24
6	Basketball	80	136	18	31
7	Skipping	75	128	17	29
8	Volleyball	73	116	16	25
9	Swimming	77	122	17	27
10	Kho-kho	79	134	18	30

Observation: In this sample, both pulse and respiration rates are higher after activity than at rest. During exercise, the body needs more oxygen and energy, so the heart and lungs work faster. Rates generally move back toward resting levels during recovery.