In the Aerobic Exercise Physiology lesson, students record ECG, heart rate, airflow and skin temperature under a variety of conditions. Students will see how their respiration pattern, the electrical activity of the heart, heart rate, and skin temperature change to meet changing metabolic demands. Students perform a number of tasks designed to reach their personal maximum heart rate.
EXPERIMENTAL OBJECTIVES
Observe and record respiratory changes to meet changing metabolic demands with changing activity levels.
Observe and record changes in electrical activity of the heart with changing activity levels.
Observe and record changes in skin temperature coincident with sweat gland activity and activity levels.
TASKS PERFORMED BY THE STUDENT
Record airflow, ECG, heart rate and temperature.
Calculate their personal maximum heart rate.
Exercise for 5 minutes, or until they have achieved their maximum heart rate.
KEY FEATURES
Extremely easy to setup and record the data.
Great introduction to exercise physiology.
The equipment does not interfere with the exercise.
No expensive exercise equipment required to run the lesson.
The software performs online analysis.
The software automates the setup procedure for the student. There are no knobs and dials to confuse them.
On-screen commands prompt the students throughout the lesson.
BIOPAC's Simple Sensors warn students if they plug the wrong device or transducer into the system.
The lesson will also work as part of a group study.
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