PE 2-Muscle Fibre Types

Question 1

Slow Oxidative (Type 1)

Answer 1

-Rich in mitochondria, myoglobin and capillaries which produces a small amount of force over long periods of time.

Question 2

Slow Oxidative Examples

Answer 2

-Marathon
-Triathlon
-Cross-country Skiing

Question 3

Fast Oxidative Glycolytic (Type 2a)

Answer 3

-Moderate mitochondria, myoglobin and will moderately fatigue.

Question 4

Fast Oxidative Glycolytic Examples

Answer 4

• 800-1500m
  -200m freestyle

Question 5

Fast Glycolytic (Type 2b)

Answer 5

Low mitochondria, myoglobin, fatigue. With high phosphocreatine store.