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WorksheetsUnderstanding Energy Systems in Sport
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which energy system is primarily used for short, explosive activities lasting up to 10 seconds, such as a 100-metre sprint?
Aerobic energy system
ATP-PC system
Lactic acid system
Glycolytic system
What is the primary fuel source for the ATP-PC system?
Glucose
Fatty acids
Phosphocreatine
Lactic acid
Which energy system is predominantly used during a 400-metre race?
ATP-PC system
Lactic acid system
Aerobic energy system
Phosphagen system
What is the main by-product of the lactic acid system?
Carbon dioxide
Water
Lactic acid
Oxygen
Which energy system is primarily used for endurance activities, such as a marathon?
ATP-PC system
Lactic acid system
Aerobic energy system
Anaerobic glycolysis
What is the primary fuel source for the aerobic energy system during prolonged exercise?
Phosphocreatine
Glucose and fatty acids
Lactic acid
Amino acids
Which of the following best describes the energy continuum concept?
The use of a single energy system during exercise
The sequential use of energy systems
The simultaneous use of all energy systems
The dominance of one energy system over others
During a 1500-metre race, which energy system is predominantly used?
ATP-PC system
Lactic acid system
Aerobic energy system
Phosphagen system
What is the role of oxygen in the aerobic energy system?
To produce lactic acid
To break down phosphocreatine
To oxidise glucose and fatty acids
To synthesise ATP without by-products
Which energy system is most active during a 10-second weightlifting session?
ATP-PC system
Lactic acid system
Aerobic energy system
Glycolytic system
How long can the lactic acid system typically sustain high-intensity exercise?
10 seconds
30 seconds to 2 minutes
5 minutes
1 hour
Which energy system is least likely to produce fatigue-inducing by-products?
ATP-PC system
Lactic acid system
Aerobic energy system
Anaerobic glycolysis
What is the primary limiting factor of the ATP-PC system?
Oxygen availability
Glycogen stores
Phosphocreatine depletion
Lactic acid accumulation
Which energy system is primarily responsible for energy production during a 5-mile run?
ATP-PC system
Lactic acid system
Aerobic energy system
Anaerobic glycolysis
What is the main advantage of the aerobic energy system over the other systems?
Rapid ATP production
No oxygen requirement
Sustained energy production
Minimal by-product formation
Which energy system is primarily used during a 200-metre sprint?
ATP-PC system
Lactic acid system
Aerobic energy system
Phosphagen system
