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Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion students will be able to:
o Solve formulas and make calculations using percent and proportions
o Analyze and interpret from a table of data
o Formulate life changes to improve heart health based on assessment and data

Scoring/Grading rubric: Stated on the Lab Handout.

Introduction: Your pulse is your heart rate, or the number of times your heart beats in one minute
(bpm). Pulse rates vary from person to person. Your pulse is lower when you are at rest and
increases when you exercise (more oxygen-rich blood is needed by the body when you exercise).
Knowing how to take your pulse can help you evaluate your exercise program. In this activity, you
will calculate your BMI (Body Mass Index), record data after the activities, and formulate life
changes as needed for healthy heart health by researching the online articles.

Directions: Follow the instructions on the Lab Handout. Be sure your measurements are accurate. If
you do not have a timer (for min/sec), go to: http://e.ggtimer.com/

Grading Rubric

Criteria Excellent Good Average Needs

Improvement
Criteria Guidelines 100 - 90 89 - 80 79 - 70 Below 70
Criteria Points A B C D-F
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MAT 110 Descriptive Stats Lab

DIRECTIONS: Showing all work, calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) and record below:

1) BMI = __________________ (5 points)

FORMULA:

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a tool used for determining the weight classification of adults. For Adults over 20
years old, the BMI is as follows:

BMI Weight Classification

Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5 – 24.9 Normal
25.0 – 29.9 Overweight
30.0 and above Obese

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The formula to calculate the BMI (Body Mass Index) is: 𝐵𝑀𝐼 = × 703
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Note that the W (weight) is in pounds, and H (height) is in inches.

ACTIVITY ONE: Aerobic Exercise: For 2 minutes, choose from the following activities:
Run in place, jumping jacks, vertical jumping

Record pulse rate and enter in the chart provided. REST for 2 minutes and record pulse rate in chart.

ACTIVITY TWO: Stretch Exercise: For 2 minutes, choose from the following activities:
Lunges in place, waist twisting, arm raises (up, out, down)

Record pulse rate and enter in the chart provided. REST for 2 minutes and record pulse rate in chart.

How to take your pulse

1. Place the tips of your index, second and third fingers on the palm side of your other wrist below the base of the
thumb. Or, place the tips of your index and second fingers on your lower neck on either side of your windpipe.
2. Press lightly with your fingers until you feel the blood pulsing beneath your fingers. You may need to move your
fingers around slightly up or down until you feel the pulsing.
3. Use a watch with a second hand, or look at a clock with a second hand.
4. Count the beats you feel for 10 seconds. Multiply this number by six to get your heart rate (pulse) per minute.

Count your pulse: _____ beats in 10 seconds x 6 = _____ beats/minute

 2) Complete the Table: (20 points)

Activity Pulse Rate - bpm

Aerobic (name activity)
2 minute rest
Stretch (name activity)
2 minute rest
Pulse Rate Calculations Result refer to the % change formula
% of change Aerobic to Stretch activity
% of change Aerobic to Rest that followed
% of change from Stretch to Rest that followed
% of change from 1st Rest to 2nd Rest

What is maximum heart rate?

The maximum heart rate is the highest heart rate achieved during maximal exercise. One simple method to calculate your
predicted maximum heart rate, uses this formula:

220 - your age = predicted maximum heart rate

Example: a 40-year-old's predicted maximum heart rate is 180 beats/minute.

3) Calculate your predicted maximum heart rate:____________ ( 5 points)

What is target heart rate?

 You gain the most benefits and lessen the risks when you exercise in your target heart rate zone. Usually this is
when your exercise heart rate (pulse) is 60 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate. In some cases, your health
care provider may decrease your target heart rate zone to begin with 50 percent.
 It is not recommended to exercise above 85 percent of your maximum heart rate. Intensity at that level increases
both cardiovascular and orthopedic risk with minimal, additional health-related benefit from the exercise.

4) Calculate your target heart rate zone: ______bpm to ________bpm (10 points)

5) Go to http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/rm-quiz-heart-disease-myths and take the QUIZ

on heart health. Record your score here: _______ (10 points)

6) Using this website as a reference, write a summary, listing at least 5 lifestyle changes to improve
heart health. http://www.medicine.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/hliving/startoex.html
(50 points)