Section 4 Energy systems Flashcards
1
Q
What is name of the high energy molecule responsible for providing energy?
A
Adenosine Triphosphate
2
Q
What are the names of the 3 energy systems?
A
- Phosphocreatine System
- Lactate system
- Aerobic system
3
Q
What are the Key differences between the 3 energy systems?
A
- The CP system provides ATP to primarily fuel high-intensity, explosive activity such as a shot put, 100m sprint or power lifting movement
- The lactate system is used to predominantly
fuel high-intensity exercise that lasts longer
than 10 seconds, e.g. a 400m race. - The aerobic system produces ATP, carbon dioxide, water (H2O) and heat from the breakdown of fat and
carbohydrate
