Energy Systems - ATP/PC ENERGY SYSTEM Flashcards
1
Q
Where is it stored?
A
Muscle fibre
2
Q
Why is this the quickest and simplest energy system?
A
Lowest number of chemical reactions
3
Q
What is its intensity?
A
Very high
4
Q
What is its duration
A
Short (10 seconds)
5
Q
Does this system use oxygen?
Therefore how is it classified?
A
No, anaerobic
6
Q
How long is recovery for this system?
A
2.5 mins
7
Q
Which fitness component links to this system?
A
Explosive movements
- sprinting
8
Q
What are the waste products for the ATP/PC system?
A
NO WASTE
9
Q
What muscle fibre is linked to the ATP/PC energy system?
A
Fast twitch
- White muscle fibre
10
Q
How do you fatigue using this system?
A
If it depletes
11
Q
What is the fuel of this system?
A
Phosphocreatine (PC)
