Physical Activity and Its Effect on the Heart
Prompt
Visit the websites Science Daily and/or Science Magazine and choose a natural science–related news story published within the past six months. You will use this news story throughout this course to complete activities and project work. You can find a news story by browsing the articles on the homepage, or you can enter a keyword (such as “earthquakes,” “cancer,” or “black holes”) into the search bar.
To ensure your article is appropriately focused on the natural sciences and suited for this project, review the questions below. Please note that these questions are not the graded portion of the assignment. They are simply to help you choose an appropriate news story.
Was your news story published within the last six months?
Is your news story related to living organisms or systems of the natural world? This may include the following topics:
zoology (the study of animals)
botany (the study of plants)
cellular biology (the study of the cell)
anatomy (the study of body structures)
geology (the study of the earth)
meteorology (the study of the atmosphere, weather, and climate)oceanography
oceanography (the study of oceans)
astronomy (the study of the universe)
geophysics (the physics of the earth)
astrophysics (the physics of the universe)
atmospheric (a branch of meteorology)
biochemistry (the chemistry of life)
geochemistry (the chemistry of geological systems)
Does your news story report on the process of conducting scientific research, mentioning elements of the scientific method such as hypotheses, observation, field research, experiments, lab research, computer modeling, or data collection?
If you cannot answer “yes” to the questions above, or you are unsure how to answer the questions, consider reaching out to your instructor for additional guidance.
After you find a story that interests you and meets the criteria above, answer the questions in the Module One Activity Template. Before proceeding further with the project, your instructor must approve the news story you identify on the activity template.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Summarize the main idea in your selected news story.
What is the primary focus or thesis of the article? Briefly summarize the major points presented in the article.
Explain any prior knowledge and what you'd like to learn more about regarding your selected news story.
What, if anything, do you already know about the subject of your chosen news story? What would you like to research to learn more?
Discuss the value of the scientific research presented in your selected news story for contemporary society.
Why do you think this research might matter to society? How might it benefit individuals, communities, and/or the world?
Submit your completed Module One Activity Template. While not required, any sources should be cited using APA style. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.
Physical Activity and Its Effect on the Heart
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Summary of the News Story
According to a scientific investigation, moderate to vigorous physical activity has significant benefits on the cardiovascular system, reducing the risk of incurring cardiovascular diseases, especially among healthy people. Although the amount of physical activity is proportional to the benefits to health, this plateaus in healthy individuals. However, the results are different for people with cardiovascular diseases who exercise regularly. The study found that the amount of physical activity that positively impacts health in these people is infinite, such that the curve does not plateau (PLOS, 2021).
Thesis
The article's central thesis pertains to the significant reduction of the health risks of people who have regular moderate to vigorous physical activity against mortality and non-communicable diseases. The main points presented are based on the investigation by Thijs Eijsvogels at Radboud University Medical Center via a prospective cohort study centered on the health benefits of physical activity to healthy individuals versus people with cardiovascular health diseases. The study revealed the following: First, people who practice regular physical activity achieve an overall reduction in mortality, and this is achieved after exercising for a certain intensity, duration, and frequency. Second, people with cardiovascular disease who practice regular physical activity achieve an overall reduction, but the intensity, duration, and frequency are not limited to a particular guideline. Hence, these people should exercise for an infinite number of days (PLOS, 2021).
Prior Knowledge and Possible Future Learnings
Prior Knowledge
According to PLOS (2021), the association of physical activity with cardiovascular risks and benefits is not well-understood despite being consistently studied by experts, including scientists and medical professionals.
Possible Future Learnings
The article mentioned “moderate to vigorous physical activity.” This is only a qualification instead of a quantification. It is essential to provide specific parameters for these concepts since the article stated that moderate to vigorous physical activity is appropriate fo...