The Three Energy Systems

Which list correctly names the three energy systems?

• ATP-CP, lactic acid, anaerobic

• lactic acid, aerobic, ATP-CP

• ATP-CP, aerobic, anaerobic

Which energy system is primarily responsible for the 'burn' felt in muscles during high-intensity exercise?

• ATP-CP

• lactic acid

• aerobic

In which activity would the aerobic energy system be predominant?

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Which energy system is characterised by the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats or protein in the presence of oxygen to produce ATP?

• anaerobic

• ATP-CP

• lactic acid

• aerobic

The ATP-CP energy system lasts for...

• < 3 secs

• < 10 secs

• 30 secs to 3 mins

• 3 mins +

The by-products carbon dioxide, water and heat are produced by which energy system?

• lactic acid

• ATP-CP

• aerobic

• anaerobic

Which energy systems would be used in a game of netball?

• ATP-CP and lactic acid

• lactic acid and aerobic

• ATP-CP and aerobic

• ATP-CP, lactic acid and aerobic

Place each option under its correct heading.

Groups:

(a) ATP-CP

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(b) Lactic Acid

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(c) Aerobic

• Intensity = high

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• Glucose

• Duration = 30 secs - 3 mins

• Recovery = 30 secs - 2 mins

• Lactic acid and heat

• Recovery = 24 hours +

• Intensity = maximum

• Creatine phosphate

• Carbon dioxide, water and heat

• Carbohydrates, fats and protein

• Intensity = medium/low

• Duration: < 10 secs

• Heat

• Duration = 3 mins +

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• Recovery = 30 mins - 60 mins