Energy Systems Flashcards
How many energy systems do you have?
3
What are the 3 energy systems.
1 anaerobic a-lactic system
2 anaerobic lactic system
3 aerobic system
What does the anaerobic a-lactic system do?
Provides high bursts of energy of activities that last less than 10 seconds
Give examples of sports which would use the anaerobic a-lactic system?
Shotputt
Weight lifter
Gymnasts
What does the anaerobic lactic system do?
Provides energy for medium to high bursts of intensity for activities between 10 seconds to 2 minutes
Give examples of sports which use the anaerobic lactic energy system?
Baseball
Soccer
Middle distance runners
What is the aerobic energy system?
It is the most used system. It provides energy for low intensity activities that last from 2 minutes to a few hours. This system needs oxygen
Give examples of sports that use the aerobic system?
Long distance swimming, marathons
Which system needs oxygen?
Aerobic