ATP - PC
Total duration of the ATP - PC System?
0-12 seconds.
Total duration of the LA system?
12-75 seconds.
Total duration of the aerobic system?
75+ seconds.
Where do we get our energy from?
Food.
What is O2 the chemical symbol for?
Oxygen.
The PC stands for __________, being the fuel source for this system.
Phosphocreatine.
The by-product of the lactic acid system is?
Lactic Acid
An event / sport where the aerobic system would be dominant would be?
Various answers.
The three macronutrients are?
Carbs, proteins, fats.
Which of the three happens straight away at the start of exercise?
oxygen deficit.
What are typically the two by products of the ATP system?
ADP, Heat.
The fuel source of the LA system is?
Glucose
Fuel sources for the aerobic system?
CHO's, Fats.
Which of the three macronutrients are typically used only for recovery?
Proteins
Definition of steady state?
Oxygen supply is meeting the demand.
What is the ideal recovery for the ATP system?
Passive, 2-3 minutes.
Intensity of the LA system?
High, 80-95% max HR
Ideal recovery for the aerobic system?
Active, 2-3 days.
Food fuel we use to break down energy when we are at rest?
Why do we go into Oxygen Deficit?
Body can't supply enough oxygen right at the start of exercise.
What are ways that we can repeatedly use our ATP PC system in games like netball & football?
Breaks for recovery.
Why is an active recovery best for this energy system?
Gets rid of lactic acid faster.
What is VO2 Max?
Max amount of oxygen your body can utilize during exercise.
Reason as to why we use carbs as opposed to fats?
Broken down easier and into glucose.
How do we a) prolong Oxygen Debt, and b) shorten Oxygen Debt?
a) Active recovery, b) passive recovery