1. Athlete vs. Non-athlete Blood Pressure
Research by Quinten Travis

2. Introduction
Blood pressure has been recognized as a principle vital sign and is a criteria for being in good health.
The purpose of this experiment is to test the direct effect that athletic events have on the blood pressure of athletes.

3. Null Hypothesis: There is no significant difference in blood pressure between athletes and non-athletes.
Alternative Hypothesis: The blood pressure of athletes is significantly less that non-athletes’.

4. Method
Participants will be asked a series of questions in order to identify predetermine factors that affect blood pressure (weight, age, height)
Participants; blood pressure will then be tested and recorded.
Data will be compared and interpreted to determine if the results of the experiment show significant differences between athletes and non-athletes.

5. Blood Pressure Classifications
Classification of blood pressure for adults
Category
systolic, mmHg
diastolic, mmHg
Hypotension
< 90
< 60
Desired
90–119
60–79
Prehypertension
120–139
80–89
Stage 1 Hypertension
140–159
90–99
Stage 2 Hypertension
160–179
100–109
Hypertensive Emergency
≥ 180
≥ 110

6. Data Collection and Analysis to Date
Female
Male Vs. Female Blood Pressure
Male

7. Athlete Vs. Nonathlete Blood Pressure
Athletes
Nonathletes

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9. The End