Altitude training WJEC AS PE

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why oxygen availability is reduced at altitude?

• Lower air pressure

• Higher humidity

• Increased temperature

• Greater carbon dioxide concentration

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key term related to altitude training and endurance performance?

• VO2 max

• Lactate threshold

• Cardiac output

• Muscle hypertrophy

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Fill in the blank: Reduced

leads to less oxygen diffusing into the blood at high altitude.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are long-term adaptations to altitude training after acclimatisation?

• Increased erythropoietin (EPO) production

• Decreased red blood cell count

• Improved VO2 max

• Reduced haemoglobin concentration

Open Ended

List and explain two key benefits of altitude training for endurance athletes.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a practical limitation of altitude training?

• Expensive

• Requires several weeks to be effective

• Benefits are permanent

• Possible detraining effect during early exposure

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Living at

but training at sea level may be the most effective approach for athletes.

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason athletes might choose to live at altitude but train at sea level?

• To gain physiological adaptations from altitude while maintaining training intensity

• To avoid altitude sickness

• To reduce travel costs

• To increase muscle mass

Open Ended

Explain why some athletes, such as marathon runners, may choose to spend time training at altitude.

Open Ended

Discuss the benefits and potential problems associated with altitude training.

Multiple Choice

Altitude training can lead to which of the following physiological adaptations?

• Increased red blood cell production

• Decreased lung capacity

• Reduced muscle strength

• Lower heart rate at rest

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about altitude training, what is one key takeaway you have learned about how altitude affects athletic performance?