energy continuums

Question 1

What is an energy continuum

Answer 1

The relative contribution of each energy system to overall energy production depending on intensity and duration of the activity

Question 2

What is intermittent activity

Answer 2

Activity where the intensity alternates,either during interval training between work and relief intervals or during a game with breaks of play and changes in intensity

Question 3

What is a threshold

Answer 3

The point at which an athlete’s predominant energy production moves from one energy system to another

Question 4

Example of ATP-PC system

Answer 4

Jumping to win a header

Question 5

Example of Glycolytic

Answer 5

Running at 80% intensity for a long distance

Question 6

Example of aerobic

Answer 6

Lasting the whole game without fatigue

Question 7

What happens during recovery

Answer 7

A lot of team sports will heavily rely on ATP/PC and glycolytic systems
- PC stores deplete quickly-8 seconds
- 50% replenishment in 30 seconds
- 100% replenishment in 3 minutes

Question 8

Other factors affecting recovery

Answer 8

• Rehydration
• Glucose replenishment
• Fitness levels
• Position/role
• Tactics and strategy
• Level of competition
• Structure of game