Energy Systems
What energy system is used for short bursts of energy lasting up to 10 seconds?
ATP-PCR System
What organ pumps blood throughout the body?
Heart
What component of fitness is most important for a sprinter?
Speed
What type of training involves alternating between high and low intensity?
Interval Training
What does the "S" in SPORT stand for?
Specificity
Which energy system is primarily used in endurance activities like marathon running?
Oxidative System (Aerobic)
Which system delivers oxygen to the muscles during exercise?
Respiratory System
What is the ability of a muscle to sustain repeated contractions called?
Muscular Endurance
What method of training improves cardiovascular endurance by keeping heart rate elevated for long periods?
Continuous Training
What principle explains why an athlete must gradually increase training intensity to improve?
Progressive overload
What type of activity would primarily use the ATP-PCR system?
Weightlifting, Sprinting, Jumping
What is the main function of the skeletal system in movement?
Provides structure and support for muscles
Give an example of an activity that improves flexibility
Which training method involves different speeds and terrains during a workout?
Fartlek training
If an athlete stops training and loses fitness, what principle is this?
Reversibility
How long does the Glycolytic system typically provide energy before fatigue sets in?
30secs - 3mins
The Trachea is primarily used in what body system?
Respiratory System
Which component of fitness involves the ability to change direction quickly?
Agility
What training method is best for increasing muscle size and strength?
Resistance training (Weights)
What does the "F" in FITT stand for?
Frequency
Name two foods that help replenish energy stores for the aerobic system.
Carbohydrates, Fruits, Nuts, Pasta
What is the name of the muscle that helps the lungs expand and contract during breathing?
Diaphragm
Name 3 Health related components of fitness
Muscular Endurance, Flexibility, Body Composition, Muscular Strength, Cardiovascular Endurance
What method of training involves a series of exercises with little rest in between typically going from station to station?
Circuit training
Explain the difference between specificity and individual needs in training
Specificity means training for a specific goal/sport; individual needs mean adjusting training for an athlete's personal abilities