Observations:
Fill in the following chart for each person. Count the number of heartbeats for one minute each time.

Count your beats for 10 seconds, then multiply that number by 6. That will be your beats/minute (bpm).

Heart Rate (Trial 1)
Heart Rate (Trial 2)
Average
Resting
(10secs X 6)
60

After 15 jumping jacks

After 30 jumping jacks

Heart Rate (Trial 1)
Heart Rate (Trial 2)
Average
Resting
(10secs X 6)
60

After 15 jumping jacks

After 30 jumping jacks

Blood Pressure

You learned above that heart rate is measured with number, but blood pressure is measured with numbers.

The top number is the

The bottom number is the

What are some of the medical issues that can happen due to high blood pressure?
Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to complications including: Heart attack or stroke. High blood pressure can cause hardening and thickening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), which can lead to a heart attack, stroke or other complications.
Give an example of when your heart rate may increase, but your blood pressure will stay the same.