ENERGY SYSTEM

Question 1

What is the name of the high energy molecule responsible for providing energy?

Answer 1

ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE

Question 2

What are the names of the three energy systems?

Answer 2

PHOSPHOCREATINE SYSTEM
LACTATE SYSTEM
AEROBIC SYSTEM

Question 3

What are the key differences between the three energy systems?

Answer 3

PHOSPHOCREATINE FUELS VERY HIGH INTENSITY EXPLOSIVE ACTIVITY LASTS AROUND 10 SECONDS AND RECOVERS THE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY
LACTATE SYSTEM FUELS HIGH INTENSITY ACTIVITY LASTING LONGER THAN 10 SECONDS AND RECOVERS OVER 20 MINUTES - 2 HOURS
AEROBIC SYSTEM FUELS LONG DURATION ACTIVITIES SUCH AS A MARATHON AND RECOVERS WHEN THE BODY IS REFUELED WITH FOOD/DRINK

Question 4

When working aerobically, where does the production of ATP take place?

Answer 4

MITOCHONDRIA

Question 5

Which energy system would be working predominantly during a 100m sprint?

Answer 5

LACTATE SYSTEM

Question 6

Which energy system would be working predominantly during a marathon?

Answer 6

AEROBIC SYSTEM