Energy systems Flashcards
1
Q
Name the three energy systems.
A
ATP-PC system
Lactic acid system
Aerobic system
2
Q
How long does the ATP-PC system last for and one activity that uses it?
A
Maximum of 10-15 seconds (e.g. 100m sprints)
3
Q
How long does the Lactic acid system last for and one activity that uses it?
A
Maximum of 60-90 seconds (e.g. 200m freestyle)
4
Q
How long does the Aerobic system last for and one activity that uses it?
A
An indefinite amount of time (e.g. marathon)
5
Q
Define fats.
A
6
Q
Define kilojoules.
A
7
Q
Define mechanical energy.
A
8
Q
Define glucose.
A
9
Q
Define cells.
A
10
Q
Define Amino acids.
A
11
Q
Define fatty acids.
A
12
Q
Define triglycerides.
A
13
Q
Define adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
A
14
Q
Define the ATP cycle.
A
15
Q
Define phosphocreatine (PC)
A
