- Definition
Recovery time is how long it takes for your child's heart rate to go back to normal after they've been active.
After running a lap, your recovery time is the minutes it takes for your pulse to feel as slow as it did before you ran.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Recovery time is like the quiet moment after a big game of tag when you finally catch your breath and feel calm again.
Ask your child: After you run up the stairs, how long until your breathing feels normal again?
Common mix-up: Kids might think recovery time is just about not feeling tired. It's specifically about how long it takes your heart rate to slow back down to its normal resting pace.
Examples
- Measuring how long it takes for your breathing to become quiet after a game of basketball.
- A fit athlete might have a shorter recovery time after a race than someone who trains less.
- Noticing your heart isn't pounding anymore a few minutes after you finish jumping jacks.
recovery time is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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