LO5: energy systems Flashcards
what are the two anaerobic systems?
ATP-PC system
lactic acid system
what is the name of the only aerobic system?
aerobic system
what intensity and duration is the ATP-PC system?
very high intensity
short duration
what’s the intensity and duration on the lactic acid system?
high intensity
medium duration
what intensity and duration is the aerobic system?
low intensity
long duration
example sport in which the ATP-PC systems used:
100m fly sprint
example sport in which the lactic acid system is used:
400/800 m run
example sport in which the aerobic system is used?
marathon run
where is glycogen stored?
within the liver and muscles
what type of carbohydrate is glycogen?
complex carbohydrate
what type of carbohydrate is glucose?
a simple carbohydrate
- aka simple sugar
What is ATP’s purpose?
Provide energy for cells
What is meant by an exothermic reaction?
Giving off energy
What is an endothermic reaction?
One that requires energy
Advantages of the ATP-PC system?
- requires no oxygen
- immediate with few reactions
- stored within muscles
- non fatiguing by products
Disadvantages of ATP-PC system?
- only lasts 10s
- only 1 ATP: limited