How does a specific style of dance affect a dancer’s heart rate?
Abstract
Application
The student can apply this experiment to real life by using it to test a dancer’s heart rate if he or she is not in great condition. The student can use this experiment in real life by using it to see if a dancer can handle the energy needed for the routine.
Data and Observations
Normal: 80 bpm
Contemporary:93 bpm
Jazz: 105 bpm
Hip Hop: 96 bpm
Mrs. Lopez Bella Lyon
March 13. 2014 Science/P.3
How Dance Affects One's Heart Rate
The reason the student exhibitor is performing this experiment is to find out what styles of dance affect her heart rate. As a dancer, the exhibitor is interested in knowing which specific styles of dance affect her heart rate
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The exhibitor was able to determine if certain styles of dance required more energy from the performer or less. By studying heart rate before and after performance, data was collected to determine that the higher energy of the dance the heart rate was calculated after the routine was performed. Jazz, contemporary, and hip hop styles of choreography were performed. At the start of each performance, the exhibitor and dancer’s heart was measured. Afterwards, the heart rate reflected a rise in the heart’s pulse rate. Throughout the research process, it was concluded that the importance of health was vital. With all of the components considered, reflected upon, and analyzed it was determined that the specific style of dance does have a direct effect on the dancer’s heart rate due to the specific movements, muscle strength, and speed necessary to complete the …show more content…
Dancers need to understand that dance can be dangerous and that the dancers need to mindful and careful with their health. In order to stay healthy, dancers need to maintain good eating habits, and be physically fit in order to perform at their best level.
A person’s heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times their heart beats per minute. Normal heart rate varies from person to person. Knowing one’s heart rate is important and can help understand one’s body better. When resting, adult human heart beats at about 70 bpm (males) and 75 bpm (females). However, this rate varies among people and can be lower in serious and active athletes. Changes in heart rate can be for a range of reasons which may include illness, fatigue, drug use, exertion, stress, and anxiety. People who are very active experience increased heart rate, respiration, as well as, perspiration.
Hypothesis
If a dancer performs a fast paced routine with extensive choreography then their heart rate will increase due to the physical energy required to perform the specific style of dance.
Experiment: Procedures
1. First, the dancer has to find a person to record the dances and she needs a place to dance
2. Then, the dancer has to perform the first