Exercise physiology Flashcards
1
Q
What are 4 ways that heat is transferred into the environment?
A
Conduction(3%)
Radiation (60%)
Convection(12%)
Evaporation(25%)
2
Q
Name 4 physiological effects of heat.
A
- increase sweat response
- peripheral blood flow increase
- increase skin temperature
- increase for temperature
- increase ventilation
- increase heart rate/ blood pressure
3
Q
Name 2 effects that humidity has on the body.
A
- increase core temperature
- increase sweat response
- lack of evaporation= hyperthermia
4
Q
Name 3 physiological effects of performing in cold water.
A
- lack of coordination
- muscles become too cold to contract
- reduction of core temperature
- after drop // exit water and collapse
5
Q
What are 3 physiological effects of altitude?
A
- increase breathing rate
- decrease VO2 max
- sleeplessness
- nausea/ dizziness/ headaches
6
Q
What is tapering?
A
A period of decreased workload days to weeks prior to competition
7
Q
What is the duration of a mesocycle?
A) months
B) days
C) year
A
C) year
