PE AOS3 Energy Systems Flashcards
What is ATP?
Adenosine Triphosphate
What role does ATP play in muscle contractions and movements ?
ATP is the energy that allows for muscle contraction
How is ATP resynthesized when it has been split into ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate) ?
What are the 3 food fuels?
CHO’s ( Carbohydrates)
Protein
Fats
What does CHO travel in the blood as?
Glucose
What does Fats travel in the blood as?
Free Fatty Acids (FFA)
What does Protein travel in the blood as?
Amino acids
Stored in muscle (substrate)- Fats
Triglycerides- used at rest & very low intensity
Stored in muscle (substrate)- CHO
Glycogen- Preferred during submaximal exercise
Stored in muscle (substrate)- Protein
Amino acids - increased use for continuous activity of 4hrs+
How much can we store ? - CHO
36 ATP
How much can we store ? - fats
3 x 147 = 441 ATP
How much can we store ? - protein
N/A
What is the chemical fuel for CHO ?
Glucose
What is the chemical fuel for Fats ?
Free Fatty Acids (FFA)
What is the chemical fuel for Protein ?
Amino Acids
What substrate is used by the ATP-PC System?
Creatine Phosphate
What substrate is used by the Anaerobic Glycolysis System?
Glycogen
What is the substrate used by the Aerobic System?
Triglycerides
What is the Glycaemic index ?
a figure representing the relative ability of a carbohydrate food to increase the level of glucose in the blood
High GI Foods
white bread.
corn flakes.
fruit juice.
instant noodles.
rice cakes.
potatoes.
Low GI Foods
soy products
beans
fruit
milk
pasta
grainy bread
porridge (oats)
lentils
When should High GI foods be consumed ?
During exercise
When should Low GI foods be consumed ?
an hour before an event
Advantages of the ATP-PC system?
1- rebuilds ATP at a very rapid rate ( very simple chemical pathway)
2- Enables Athletes to work at maximal intensities 95% HRM
Disadvantages of the ATP-PC system
1- the ATP-PC system has a very low capacity (yield 1 ATP)
2- The fuel PC depletes in 10 secs of maximal intensity work (finite capacity)
Fatigue Mechanism - ATP -PC system
PC depletion
Recovery strategies -
ATP-PC system
Passive recovery
PC Replenishment rates (%) ?
30 Secs - 70%
60 secs - 87%
3 Minutes - 98%
10 Minutes - 100%
How can maximal intensities be maintained when PC is depleted ?
The use of the anaerobic glycolysis system and glycogen
How can an athlete maintain a high contribution from the ATP-PC system?
To maintain a high contribution from the ATP-PC system, an athlete can:
Short, Intense Training: Use high-intensity interval training (HIIT).
Adequate Rest: Allow 3-5 minutes of recovery between efforts.
Nutrition: Focus on carbs and creatine.
Specific Drills: Practice explosive, sport-specific movements.
Conditioning: Train near the lactate threshold.
Training methods that utilize the ATP-PC System?
Short interval
Plyometrics
Advantages of the Anaerobic Glycolysis system ?
The anaerobic glycolysis system offers several advantages, including rapid energy production, allowing for quick bursts of energy during high-intensity activities. It operates without the need for oxygen, making it effective in low-oxygen environments. This system is particularly suited for short-duration efforts lasting 30 seconds to 2 minutes, such as sprinting or weightlifting,
Disadvantages of the Anaerobic Glycolysis System?