Decathlon Energy Systems, Fatigue and Recovery

Which energy system is predominant during the long jump event in the decathlon?

• Aerobic Glycolysis

• Anaerobic Glycolysis

• ATP-CP System

• Aerobic Lipolysis

Which energy system is predominant during the 400m event in the decathlon?

• Aerobic Glycolysis

• Anaerobic Glycolysis

• ATP-CP System

• Aerobic Lipolysis

Which energy system is predominant during the 1500m event in the decathlon?

• Aerobic Glycolysis

• Anaerobic Glycolysis

• ATP-CP System

• Aerobic Lipolysis

Which energy system would likely be predominant as the athletes cross the finish line in the 400m?

• Aerobic Glycolysis

• Anaerobic Glycolysis

• ATP-CP System

• Aerobic Lipolysis

What would be the most significant cause of fatigue during the 110m Hurdles?

• Glycogen Depletion

• Elevated body temperature.

• CP Depletion

• H+ ion accumulation

What would be the most significant cause of fatigue during the 400m?

• Glycogen Depletion

• Elevated body temperature.

• CP Depletion

• H+ ion accumulation

What would be the most significant cause of fatigue during the 1500m?

• Glycogen Depletion

• Elevated body temperature.

• CP Depletion

• H+ ion accumulation

What type of recovery would the athletes complete after the last event on each day?

• Active Recovery

• Dietary Recovery

• Hydration

• Passive Recovery

What would you expect to see the athletes doing between jumps in the high jump?

• Sitting under a blanket, keeping warm

• Jogging around.

• Completing practice jumps

• Getting in a bit of extra training

At the end of Day 2, the athletes were seen eating. What type of food is most likely to be what they are consuming?

• High fat foods

• Low GI carbohydrates

• A steak.

• High GI carbohydrates