Energy systems Flashcards
how long does each energy system last for?
- ATP - 2-3secs
- ATP-PC - 5-8secs
- ANAEROIC GLYCOLYTIC - 40secs high intensity , 2-3mins low
- AEROBIC - 3+mins
ATP - adenosine triphosphate
- consists of 1 molecule of adenosine and 3 (tri) phosphate
- energy is realsed by breaking down the bonds
- only usable form of chemical energy
- provides enough energy for 2-3 secs
- ATPase (enzyme) splits the last phosphate - realises energy
ATP-PC
- works anaerobically
- uses phosocreatine - breakes down sacroplasm
- starts when the creatine kinase (enzyme) detects high levels of adenosine diphosphate
- breaks down the phosphocreatine into phosphate and creatine
- coupled reacting in sarcoplasm
- for every molecule of prophasecreatine broken down - enough energy to create one molecule of adenoisne triphosphate
- doesnt produce fatiging byproducts
- delays onset of anaerobic glycolytic system
sporting examples of ATP-PC system
- tumbling in gymnastics
- 60m sprint
- high jump
advantages of ATP-PC
- re-synthesized rapidly
- powerful movementns - doesnt require oxygen
- no fatiguing products produced
- phosphocreatine stores can be replenished quickly - 50% in 30, 100% in 2-3 minds
- can extend time using creatine supplements
disadvantages of ATP-PC system
- most inefficent energy system
- limited duration due to mimited supply of phosphocreatine
- one molecule of ATP can be re-synthesised for every molecule of phosphocreatine
- phosphocreatine resynthesized can only take place in presence of oxygen
anaerobic glycolytic system
- atp is resynthezied using glucose
- gluscose - supploed from digestions of carbs and stored as glycogen
- provides energy for high intensity activity
- lenght of the system depends on the fitness of athletes and intensity
- elite athletes could work for 45s
- reduce intensty it can last for 2-3mins
how the anaerobic glycolytic system works
- when the pc stores are low , glycogen phosphoralase is activated - breaks down glycogen into glucose - takes place in sarcoplasm
- further broken down into pyruvic acid - phosphofructokinase
- pyruvic acid breaks down into lactatic acid - lactate dehyrogenase
- energy is realised which allows ATP to be resynthesied
- two mocules of ATP are produced for one molecule of glucose broken down
main limitation of anaerobic glycolytic system
- onset of blood lactate accumulations (OBLA)
- decreases the pH (high acidity) within the muscle cells
- inhibts the enzyme and inhibits the breakdown of glucose and induces muscle fatigue
- exta oxygen is taken in to change lactic acid back into pyruvic acid - oxygen debt
effects of training the anaerobic glycolytic system
- increases the bodys tolerance to lactic acid and its buffering capcity against high levels of lactic acid
- more glycogen can be stored
- delays obla
- delays fatigue threshold
- devolps body adaptation to requirment - working at higher intensity
- the anaerobic glycolytic system threshold can be delayed
advantages of the anaerobic glycolytic system
- ATP can be resynthesized rapidly due to fewer chemical reactions
- used for very powerful movements
- glucose is readily foind in the muscle cells
- used in higher intensity, short duration activities - lasts longer than ATP-PC
- in presence of oxygen, lactic acid can be converted back into glycogen or used as fuel through oxidation into carbon dioxide and water
disadvantages of the anaerobic glycolytic system
- lactic acid produced as a by product
- limited duration due to build ip of lactate acid
- the accumillation of acid in the body denatures enzymes
- only 2 molecules of ATP can be resynthezied (5% as opposed to 95% under aerobic conditions)
the aerobic system
- intensity of the exercisr is low and oxygen is readily available
- presence of oxygen
- breaks fown glucose into carbon dioxide and water to provide energy
- the complete oxidation of glucose can produce up to 38 molecules of ATP
- also breaks down fatty acids, aminoc acids and glycogen to resynthesis ATP
stages of the aerobic system
- anaerobic glycolysis
- krebs cycle
- electron transport chain
stage 1 - anaerobic glycolysis
aerobic system
- no oxygen present
- works anaerobically in sarcoplasm
- glycolysis is the breakdown of glucose into pyruvic acid
- 2 molecules of ATP formed
- before pyruvic acid can move into the next stage, it splits into two acetyl groups
- carried into the krebs cycle by coenzyme A
stage 2 - krebs cycle
aerobic system
- acetyl coenzyme A diffuses into the matrix of mitrochondria
- acetyl coenzyme A combines with oxaloacetic acid, forming citric acid
- hydrogen is removed from citric acid and the rearranged form of citric acid undergos oxidative carboxylations
- carbon dioxide is transported from the lungs and breathed out
- hydrogen is taken to the electron transport chain
- 2 ATP molecules are produced
fats during the kreb cycle
aerobic system
- stored fat is broken down into glycerol and free fatty acids
- fatty acids undergo beta oxidation where they are converted into acetyl coenzyme A - then go through same process
- more ATP can be produced using fats - but takes 20% more oxygen
- long furation, low intensity and the predominant energy source
- produces 38 ATP insteaf of 36
stage 3 - electron transport chain
aerobic system
- hydrogen is transported through the chain
- occurs in the cristae of mitrochondria
- the hydrogen splits into hydrogen ions and electrons and are charged with potential energy
- hydrogen ions are oxidised to form water
- hydrogen electrons provide energy to resynthesis ATP
- 32-34 ATP molecules are formed (36-38ATP if there are fats)
advantages of the aerobic system
- large amounts of ATP products from 1 molecule of glycogen/fats
- activity can continue for hours
- large amounts of glycogen and fat within the body
- no harmful by products produced
disadvantages of the aerobic system
- require oxygen
- relatively slow production of energy
- can only produce energy for activites that are relativly low intensity
- 15-20% more oxygen is required if fats are being utilsed (even less intensity)
the energy continuum
the energy continuum
- describes the type of respiration ised by physical activty
- depedns on duration and intensity - will deterimine if its used to aerobic or anaerobic
- the energy systems do not work independently
ATP examples
the energy continuum
- football free kick
ATP-PC examples
the energy continuum
- tackle in hockey
- scrum in rugny
- badminton
anaerobic glycolytic examples
the energy continuum
- 100m swim
- horse riding
- pommel in gymnastics
aerobic examples
the energy continuum
- 2000m rowing
- golf putt
- cycling
factors that determine the predominant energy system used
- levels of fitness
- availability of oxygen
- availability of food fuels
levels of fitness
factors that determine the predominant energy system used
- greater aerobic fitness will mean you can perform at higher percentage of their VO2 max
- poor levels causes a person to reach OBLA
- OBLA prevents lactic acid removal
- as long as the removal of lactic acid keeps up with lactic acid production OBLA wont happen
availability of oxygen
factors that determine the predominant energy system used
- a performer with a high VO2 max will be able to sustain aerobic exercise and delay OBLA
- high VO2 max will typically have developed good respiratory and cardivascular system
- take in greater oxygen than those with a lower VO2 max
availability of food fuels
factors that determine the predominant energy system used
- glycogen becomes the major good fuel for first 20 mins
- fats then take over after 20 mins
- endurance athletes only exercise for as long as their glycogen store lasts for (~90mins)
- can only use fat as fuel when its used in conjuction with glycogen
- due to low solubility in the blood and more oxygen needed to break it down (15%)
- athletes will use glycogen loading - maximise their glycogen stores
differences in ATP generation between fast and slow twitch fibres
the energy continuum
- slow twitch fibres are used for low to medium intenstity (aerobic)
- fast twitch fibres are recruited for high intensties (anaerobic)
energy transfer during long duration/low intensity exercise
the energy continuum
- aerobic system
- demands of oxygen can be met
- steady state exercise
- glucose broken down more efficently
oxygen consumption during exercise
- oxygen consumption - the amount of oxygen we use to produce ATP
- also VO2 - at rest 0.3-0.4L
- start of exercise more O2 is used to provide more ATP - oxygen consumption increases
- intensity increases so does oxygen until they reach maximal oxygen consumption
VO2 max
oxygen consumption during exercise
- is the maxium amount of oxygen that can be taken in and utilised by the muscles of the body per min
- 3-6L