The respiratory system (lung volumes) Flashcards
what is tidal volume
the volume or amount of air inspired or expired per breath
what is an untrained athletes tidal volume
400 - 600ml
what is a trained athletes tidal volume
400 - 600ml
what is the difference between trained and untrained peoples tidal volume
no difference or slight increase for trained athletes
what is breathing frequency
number of breaths taken in one minute
what is the number of breaths taken in a minute by an untrained athlete
12 - 15 breaths per minute
what is the number breaths taken in a minute by an trained athlete
10 - 12 breaths per minute
what is the difference between trained and untrained peoples breathing frequency
trained athlete will have lower at rest
what is minute ventilation
volume / amount of air inspired or expired in one minute
what is an untrained athletes minute ventilation
6 - 8 litres / minute
what is a trained athletes minute ventilation
5 - 6 litres / minute
what is the difference between trained and untrained peoples minute ventilation
trained athlete will have lower at rest
what is the equation for minute ventilation
VE = Tv x f
