HMS, BM EQ-Bank 432

A student investigated how a 6-week aerobic training program affected recovery heart rate in Year 11 students. The results showed an average 9% improvement in 1-minute recovery heart rate following the program.

Identify ONE further research question that could be explored based on these findings and explain why this question would be valuable to investigate. (3 marks)

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Sample Answer – or similar question and reasons with required detail

“Does the improvement in recovery heart rate correlate with improvements in endurance performance?” would directly build on the positive physiological finding by connecting it to functional outcomes.
- This question is valuable because it would establish whether the measured physiological adaptation (improved recovery heart rate) translates to meaningful performance benefits that participants can experience in sports or daily activities.
- Understanding this relationship would help coaches and physical education teachers better communicate the practical benefits of training adaptations to students, potentially improving motivation and program adherence.

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Sample Answer – or similar question and reasons with required detail

“Does the improvement in recovery heart rate correlate with improvements in endurance performance?” would directly build on the positive physiological finding by connecting it to functional outcomes.
- This question is valuable because it would establish whether the measured physiological adaptation (improved recovery heart rate) translates to meaningful performance benefits that participants can experience in sports or daily activities.
- Understanding this relationship would help coaches and physical education teachers better communicate the practical benefits of training adaptations to students, potentially improving motivation and program adherence.