WorksheetsEnergy Systems revision
Total questions: 67
Worksheet time: 34mins
What does ATP stand for in the context of energy for muscular contractions?
Adenosine diphosphate
Adenosine triphosphate
Adenosine tetraphosphate
Adenosine monophosphate
What is released when ATP loses its third phosphate (Pi)?
Water
Oxygen
Energy
Carbon dioxide
How many food fuels are broken down to release energy for ATP resynthesis?
1
2
3
4
Which fuel source is preferred at rest or low intensities?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Sugars
Why are fats preferred as a fuel source at rest or low intensities?
They produce ATP at a faster rate
They have a higher yield of ATP
They are easier to digest
They are stored in the liver
What process involves the breakdown of lipids to release energy?
Glycolysis
Lipolysis
Hydrolysis
Photosynthesis
Which fuel source is preferred during exercise?
Fats
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Why are carbohydrates preferred as a fuel source during exercise?
They produce ATP at a faster rate due to fewer chemical reactions
They have a higher yield of ATP
They are stored in muscles
They are easier to digest
Which of the following is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles?
Protein
Fat
Carbohydrates
Creatine phosphate
Which of the following is rarely used as a dominant fuel source?
Carbohydrates
Fat
Protein
Creatine phosphate
What is the yield of ATP per molecule of creatine phosphate?
1.2 ATP
0.7 ATP
2.0 ATP
1.0 ATP
How can glycogen sparing be achieved during an endurance event?
By consuming more protein
By using more fats at the start of the event
By increasing carbohydrate intake
By reducing exercise intensity
The high jump event involves jumpers who rest for 3 minutes between each maximal effort jump. What would be the dominant fuel used to provide energy for a high jumper?
Phosphocreatine (PC)
Glycogen
Triglycerides
Protein
There are a variety of fuels used to resynthesise ATP within the human body. Which of the following is not a fuel used for ATP resynthesis?
Phosphocreatine (PC)
Triglycerides
Hydrogen ions
Glycogen
The 10km World Record is held by Kenenisa Bekele with a time of 26:17.53. What is the dominant fuel used in a 10km run?
Protein
Carbohydrates
Phosphocreatine (PC)
Triglycerides
Which of the following energy systems provides energy for ATP resynthesis through a relatively simple chemical breakdown of PC?
ATP-PC
Anaerobic Glycolysis
Aerobic System
Krebs Cycle
Which energy system is characterized by an incomplete breakdown of glycogen without the presence of oxygen?
ATP-PC
Anaerobic Glycolysis
Aerobic System
Electron Transport Chain
Which energy system has a high yield and involves the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain?
ATP-PC
Anaerobic Glycolysis
Aerobic System
Lactic Acid System
Which energy system is dominant when the intensity of activity is submaximal, usually less than 85% of MHR?
ATP-PC
Anaerobic Glycolysis
Aerobic System
Phosphagen System
Which energy system has a very fast rate of ATP production but a low yield of ATP?
ATP-PC
Anaerobic Glycolysis
Aerobic System
Krebs Cycle
Which energy system is limited by the accumulation of metabolic by-products?
ATP-PC
Anaerobic Glycolysis
Aerobic System
Electron Transport Chain
Which energy system involves the use of fats as a dominant fuel after glycogen stores are depleted?
ATP-PC
Anaerobic Glycolysis
Aerobic System
Phosphagen System
Which energy system uses PC (phosphocreatine) as its primary fuel?
ATP-PC system
Anaerobic glycolysis
Aerobic
None of the above
Which energy system has a duration of up to 10 seconds and is considered very short?
ATP-PC system
Anaerobic glycolysis
Aerobic
None of the above
What is the yield of ATP in the anaerobic glycolysis energy system?
Very Low, 1 ATP
Low, 2 ATP
High, 36-38 ATP
Moderate, 10-12 ATP
Which energy system is primarily used during a marathon?
ATP-PC system
Anaerobic glycolysis
Aerobic
None of the above
What happens to PC stores after 10 seconds into a race?
They increase
They deplete
They remain constant
They double
How long does it take for glycogen stores to deplete during an event?
10-20 minutes
30-45 minutes
1.5-2 hours
3-4 hours
What can be done to counter glycogen depletion before an event?
Increase protein intake
Carbohydrate loading
Increase fat intake
Decrease water intake
What is a by-product of anaerobic glycolysis that inhibits muscular contraction?
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Hydrogen ions
Water
What happens to blood flow when working aerobically to maintain body temperature?
Blood flow increases to the working muscles
Blood flow is redirected away from the working muscles to skin
Blood flow remains constant
Blood flow stops completely
What is the result of decreased blood flow to the working muscles during aerobic activity?
Increased rate of aerobic ATP production
Decreased rate of aerobic ATP production
Constant rate of aerobic ATP production
No change in ATP production
What is the chemical equation for the process that occurs when glucose and oxygen are used during aerobic activity?
Glucose + oxygen -> water + carbon dioxide + heat
Glucose + carbon dioxide -> water + oxygen + heat
Glucose + water -> oxygen + carbon dioxide + heat
Glucose + heat -> water + oxygen + carbon dioxide
What effect does excessive sweating due to high temperature have on the body?
Increases blood volume
Decreases blood volume
Increases stroke volume
Decreases oxygen supply to muscles
What type of recovery involves low-intensity exercise for 5-10 minutes after an event?
Passive recovery
Active recovery
Static recovery
Dynamic recovery
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of active recovery?
Increased oxygen consumption
Increased blood flow to muscles
Muscle contraction to increase venous return
More rapid replenishment of PC
What is a key characteristic of passive recovery?
Involves low-intensity exercise
Involves the athlete remaining still
Increases blood flow to muscles
Reduces recovery time
Which recovery method should be used if the ATP-PC system is dominant?
Active recovery
Passive recovery
Dynamic recovery
Static recovery
What percentage of PC is replenished in 3 minutes during passive recovery?
50%
75%
98%
100%
The rate and yield of the ATP-PC system are best described as
Very fast rate, low yield
Slow rate, low yield
Moderate rate, low yield
Very fast rate, high yield
The rate of ATP production and amount of ATP produced by the body’s three energy systems aren’t all the same. Which of the following is true for the aerobic system?
Fast rate, high yield
Slow rate, high yield
Slow rate, low yield
Fast rate, low yield
The 400m World Record is held by Wayde van Niekerk of South Africa, with a time of 43.03 seconds. As van Niekerk is running along the home straight (final 100m), what would be the main cause of fatigue?
PC depletion
Accumulation of H+ ions
Thermoregulatory fatigue
Dehydration fatigue
There are many sports for which an active recovery is preferred. Which of the following events requires an active recovery?
A series of repeated high intensity efforts in basketball
High intensity, short duration weightlifting
Spaced out maximal efforts in long jump
Very intense efforts with breaks in between in pole vault
What is the dominant energy system for short duration high intensity efforts?
A. Aerobic system
B. Anaerobic glycolysis system
C. ATP-PC system
D. Thermoregulation system
What is the main fatigue mechanism in the final 100m of a 400mrace for van Niekerk?
A. PC depletion
B. Accumulation of H+ ions
C. Thermoregulation
D. Dehydration
What type of recovery is most suitable for repeated high intensity efforts in basketball?
A. Active recovery
B. Passive recovery
C. Thermoregulation
D. Dehydration
What is the dominant energy system for El Guerrouj during a 1500m race?
A. Aerobic system
B. Anaerobic glycolysis system
C. ATP-PC system
D. Thermoregulation system
What would cause fatigue if El Guerrouj ran faster at 10.4 m/s?
A. Dehydration
B. Accumulation of H+ ions
C. PC depletion
D. Thermoregulation
At all times, how many energy systems contribute to energy production?
1
2
3
4
What happens to the aerobic system in a continuous event once it becomes dominant?
It remains dominant for the remainder of the activity.
It becomes less dominant.
It stops contributing to energy production.
It alternates with anaerobic systems.
What is an example of an intermittent event?
Marathon running
Swimming
Football
Cycling
During high-intensity, short-duration movements in an intermittent event, which energy system is predominantly used?
Aerobic system
ATP-CP system
Anaerobic glycolysis
Lactic acid system
In an intermittent event, when is the aerobic system primarily used?
During high-intensity movements
During periods of low intensity
During explosive movements
During the entire event
Which of the following does not significantly affect the relative contributions of the 3 energy systems?
Temperature
Intensity
Duration
Type of activity
James runs a series of repeated high intensity efforts in his basketball game, including multiple sprints up the court, blocks and rebounds. There is no opportunity for recovery between efforts. The dominant energy system over this 30 second period is?
ATP-PC
Anaerobic glycolysis
Aerobic system
Lactic acid system
In the Tour Down Under, a cyclist has been riding for 40 minutes. He suddenly increases intensity while riding up a hill. What is the dominant energy system fueling this effort?
ATP-PC
Anaerobic glycolysis
Aerobic system
Lactic acid system
In an intermittent sport, which energy system is most likely dominant during repeated high intensity efforts without a break?
Aerobic system
Anaerobic glycolysis system
ATP-PC system
Lactic acid system
Once the aerobic system becomes dominant in a continuous event, what happens if there is a spike in intensity?
The aerobic system stops contributing
The anaerobic glycolysis system becomes dominant
The aerobic system remains dominant
The ATP-PC system becomes dominant
Which energy system is dominant when Jack sprints after resting on the bench and in maximal efforts such as punching the ball?
Aerobic system
Anaerobic glycolysis system
ATP-PC system
Lactic acid system
During periods of lower intensity, such as sitting on the bench and jogging in the backline, which energy system is dominant?
Aerobic system
Anaerobic glycolysis system
ATP-PC system
Lactic acid system
What occurs during the oxygen deficit phase at the start of exercise?
Oxygen supply exceeds demand
Oxygen demand exceeds supply
Steady state is reached
Anaerobic systems are not involved
What is indicated by a plateau in all indicators (Q, ventilation, and blood lactate) of intensity during exercise?
Oxygen deficit
EPOC
Steady state
Anaerobic dominance
What does EPOC stand for?
Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption
Elevated post-exercise oxygen consumption
Excessive post-exercise oxygen consumption
Enhanced post-exercise oxygen consumption
During which phase does the aerobic energy system become dominant?
Oxygen deficit
Steady state
EPOC
Anaerobic phase
What happens to oxygen supply during the recovery phase after exercise?
It meets the demand
It exceeds the demand
It falls short of the demand
It remains constant
Following a lengthy training session, Jules finds he is still breathing heavily. His coach tells Jules that he is in EPOC. What does EPOC stand for?
Excess Post-exercise Over Consumption
Endless Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption
Endless Post-exercise Over Consumption
Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption
Which energy system increases contribution most during oxygen deficit to meet the body’s demand for energy?
ATP-PC
Anaerobic glycolysis
Aerobic system
Phosphocreatine system
