Fibre types Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three fibre types
A
- type 1
- type 2 a
- type 2 b
2
Q
what is aerobic respiration
A
producing energy using oxygen
3
Q
what is anaerobic respiration
A
producing energy without oxygen
4
Q
what is type 1 muscle fibre
A
- contract slow
- low force
- slow to fatigue
- many mitochondria
- rich blood supply
5
Q
what is type 2a muscle fibre
A
- contract fast
- great force
- resistant to fatigue
- known as oxidative fibres
6
Q
what is type 2b muscle fibre
A
- contract rapid
- large force
- fatigue quick
7
Q
when are type 1 fibres used
A
marathons, long distance swimming
8
Q
when are type 11a fibres used
A
middle distance events e.g. 400/800m
9
Q
when are type 11b fibres used
A
short distance e.g. 100m
