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Energy systems

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 23mins

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

a)

very fast

b)

fast

c)

slow

10.

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.

11.

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

a)

Proteins

b)

Lactic Acid

c)

Hormones

d)

Acids

12.

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

13.

The body's main source of energy

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

14.

Anaerobic exercises require ______ whereas aerobic exercises require ______.

a)

No energy, energy

b)

Energy, no energy

c)

Oxygen, no oxygen

d)

No oxygen, oxygen

15.

ATP stands for what?

a)

Aerobic Tri-potassium

b)

Adenosine Tri-phosphate

c)

Adrenaline Twitch Protein

d)

Anaerobic Triple Phosphate

16.

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

17.

The ATP - PC System usually lasts for how long?

a)

0-10 seconds

b)

10 seconds - 2 minutes

c)

2 + minutes

d)

1 hour +

18.

The Lactic Acid System usually lasts for how long?

a)

0-10 seconds

b)

10 seconds - 2 minutes

c)

2 + minutes

d)

1 hour +

19.

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

a)

10-14 seconds

b)

1-2 minutes

c)

30+ minutes

d)

12+ hours

20.
What does CP stand for?
a)
Creatine Product
b)
Creatine Phosphate
c)
Crazy Phosphate
d)
Creatine Phosporus
21.
Which curve best represents the aerobic energy expenditure?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
22.
What is the most likely cause of fatigue in a runner completing a 100m sprint?
a)
dehydration
b)
accumulation of lactic acid
c)
depletion of muscle glycogen
d)
depletion of phosphate creatine
23.
What is the fuel for ATP-PC
a)
glucose
b)
phosphocreatine
c)
fatty acids
d)
fats
24.
ATP stands for?
a)
adenosine thephate
b)
adenosine triphosphate 
c)
alright triphosphate
d)
phosphocreatine
25.
How long will the Aerobic energy system last?
a)
3mins
b)
2 hours
c)
3 hours
d)
3mins + until stores run out
26.
What will ATP become when it loses a phosphate?
a)
Adenosine  Monophosphate 
b)
Adenosine Triphosphate
c)
Adenine
d)
Adenosine Diphosphate 
27.
What would the main energy system used be for a 800m sprinter?
a)
Anaorebic Glycolysis
b)
Areobic System
c)
ATP-PC System
28.

Anaerobic means

a)

without oxygen (ATP – PC and Lactic acid systems)

b)

"with oxygen", and refers to the use of oxygen in the body's energy generating process (Aerobic energy system).

29.

Aerobic means

a)

without oxygen (ATP – PC and Lactic acid systems)

b)

"with oxygen", and refers to the use of oxygen in the body's energy generating process (Aerobic energy system).

30.

How long does the ATP-CP system last?

a)

2mins+ Long term energy

b)

0 seconds up to 2 minutes Short term high intensity

c)

Immediate high intensity (0-10seconds)

31.

How long does the Anaerobic system last?

a)

2mins+ Long term energy

b)

0 seconds up to 2 minutes Short term high intensity

c)

Immediate high intensity (0-10seconds)

32.

How long does the Aerobic last?

a)

2mins+ Long term energy

b)

0 seconds up to 2 minutes Short term high intensity

c)

Immediate high intensity (0-10seconds)

33.

What is the major energy system used in long distance running?

a)

ATP-CP

b)

Anaerobic

c)

Aerobic

34.

You would use Anaerobic system in

a)

400m run, hurdles

b)

100m sprint, 50m swim

c)

Triathlon, Tour de France, Marathon

35.

What energy system is used during Tour de France?

a)

ATP-CP System

b)

Anaerobic

c)

Oxidative System

36.

Why does the body need energy?

a)

For sitting, standing and moving

b)

For breathing

c)

For eating and digesting food

d)

All of the above

37.

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

38.

What is the main function of the Anaerobic Glycolysis System during performance?

a)

To contribute additional energy for a burst of higher intensity work

b)

To assist in recovery

c)

To meet any energy demands

d)

To produce energy quickly

39.

Which of these is the limiting factor of the Anaerobic Glycolysis System?

a)

Lactic acid

b)

CP

c)

Oxygen

d)

ATP

40.

The Anaerobic Glycolysis System usually takes how long to replenish?

a)

30-90 seconds

b)

8 minutes

c)

30 minutes - 2 hours

d)

12+ hours

41.

The Aerobic System usually takes how long to replenish?

a)

30-90 seconds

b)

2-3 minutes

c)

1-4 hours

d)

12+ hours

42.

Energy systems work in which of the following ways?

a)

Together (all working to varying degrees)

b)

Independently (one at a time)

c)

Evenly (all working to the same degree)

d)

Sequentially (first, then second, then third)