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Energy Systems

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

The ATP-PC system is utilised during what exercise intensity?

a)

Sub-maximal intensity (<85% MHR)

b)

High Intensity (85% MHR)

c)

High Intensity (95% MHR)

d)

At rest

2.

At what duration does the aerobic energy system become dominant?

a)

5 seconds

b)

15 seconds

c)

45 seconds

d)

75 seconds

3.

An elite 3000m runner would predominantly use which energy system during a race?

a)

ATP-PC Energy System

b)

Anaerobic Glycolysis Energy System

c)

Aerobic Energy System

4.

Which would be the dominant energy system in this physical activity?

a)

ATP-PC System

b)

Lactic Acid System

c)

Aerobic System

5.

The anaerobic glycolysis system

a)

operates without oxygen

b)

provides energy for about 10 seconds to 90 seconds

c)

is used for high intensity exercise

d)

all of the above

e)

none of the above

6.

For athletic events such as javelin and discus, the predominant energy system used is

a)

aerobic system

b)

anaerobic glycolysis system

c)

ATP-PC system

7.

The substance that accumulates in the muscle during anaerobic glycolysis is known as:

a)

phosphate creatine

b)

triglyceride

c)

lactic acid

d)

ATP

8.

Which of the following fuels can be used to produce energy?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

d)

all of the above

e)

none of the above

9.

The energy system used for a particular activity will depend on the:

a)

intensity of the activity

b)

duration of the activity

c)

both of the above

d)

none of the above

10.

The speed of ATP production when the aerobic energy system is predominant is:

a)

very fast

b)

fast

c)

slow

11.

Our breathing rate increases and you start to breathe heavily, this happens because

a)

More blood gets circulated around the body

b)

We have started to perform a physical activity

c)

To break down Lactic Acid and replenish energy supplies.

d)

Our muscles need more oxygen so you breathe deeper and quicker so a supply of oxygen can get to the muscles.

12.

The burning sensation you feel during and shortly after exercise is largely due to

a)

Proteins

b)

Lactic Acid

c)

Hormones

d)

Acids

13.

What is the function of carbohydrate?

a)

To keep the body warm

b)

To give energy to the body

c)

For growth and repair of the body

d)

To keep the eyes healthy

14.

The body's main source of energy

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

15.

Anaerobic exercises require ______ whereas aerobic exercises require ______.

a)

No energy, energy

b)

Energy, no energy

c)

Oxygen, no oxygen

d)

No oxygen, oxygen

16.

ATP stands for what?

a)

Aerobic Tri-potassium

b)

Adenosine Tri-phosphate

c)

Adrenaline Twitch Protein

d)

Anaerobic Triple Phosphate

17.

Why does the body require the three different energy systems?

a)

It doesn't require three different systems

b)

Different sports have different demands

c)

Intensity and duration of different activities and the availability of oxygen

d)

Physical exercise usually takes longer than a few minutes

18.

The ATP - PC System usually lasts for how long?

a)

0-10 seconds

b)

10 seconds - 2 minutes

c)

2 + minutes

d)

1 hour +

19.

The Lactic Acid System usually lasts for how long?

a)

0-10 seconds

b)

10 seconds - 2 minutes

c)

2 + minutes

d)

1 hour +

20.

The ATP - PC System usually takes how long to replenish?

a)

10-14 seconds

b)

1-2 minutes

c)

30+ minutes

d)

12+ hours