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WorksheetsTopic 9 Fatigue
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the definition of fatigue?
Training at high-intensity over a prolonged period of time
A permanent exercise-induced decline in performance
A reversible exercise-induced decline in performance
Pushing the body beyond its limits for a short period of time
Which describes central (or mental) fatigue?
Rapid impaired function of the central nervous system
Impaired function of the central nervous system during prolonged exercise
Reduction in muscle cell force due to prolonged exercise
Impaired function of the central nervous system due to a reduction in muscle cell force
How long does high-intensity exercise last?
More than 1–2 minutes but less than 3–4 minutes
More than a second or as long as 3–4 minutes
Less than a second or as long as 1–2 minutes
Less than a second or as long as 3–4 minutes
Which is a characteristic of peripheral fatigue?
It develops during prolonged exercise.
It develops rapidly and is caused by reduced muscle cell force.
It is caused by impaired function of the central nervous system.
It is associated with neurochemical changes in the brain.
A soccer player misjudges a pass and has an impaired reaction time. What type of fatigue is this?
Central
Chronic
Peripheral
Local
How is high intensity activity characterized?
A
B
C
D
Which is the physiological cause of peripheral fatigue in high-intensity exercise
Reduction in muscle glycogen reserves
depletion of acetylcholine
depletion of creatine phosphate
reduction in Ca2+ release
Which are characteristics of fatigue?
I only
I and II
II and III
I, II and III
What effects the rate of recovery?
The type of activity
Age
Hydration and Sleep
All of the above
What does EPOC stand for?
Every Possible Oxygen Catch
Post Exercise Cross-Over
Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption
Extra Possible Oxygen Conserved
