'The Effects of Exercise on the Heart and Blood Vessels' lesson plan kit is part of the Strength in Science project developed in collaboration between researchers, science teachers, PE teachers, fitness instructors, and Junior Cycle students. In this resource, we meet NUI Galway researcher and vascular surgeon, Ms. Niamh Hynes, who explains the science behind how exercise is good for your heart and blood vessels. It includes suggestions for what types are exercise are particularly good for these areas. Also we learn about the latest work in medical devices to support these parts of your body.
Strength in Science is funded by Science Foundation Ireland under their Discover strand.
Strand: 5. Biological Science
Strand unit: 6. Factors Affecting Human Health
Strand: Short Course
Strand unit: 1. Physical Activity for Health & Wellbeing
Strand: Health Related Activity
Strand: Health Related Physical Activity
Strand: Physical Education
Strand: Biology
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