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WorksheetsEnergy System Adaptations in Sport
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which energy system is associated with increased creatine stores as an adaptation to exercise?
Lactate system
ATP-PC system
Aerobic energy system
Glycolytic system
What is a key adaptation of the lactate system due to regular exercise?
Increased use of fats as an energy source
Increased tolerance to lactate
Increased creatine stores
Increased numbers of mitochondria
Which adaptation is most closely linked to improved endurance performance?
Increased storage of glycogen
Increased creatine stores
Increased tolerance to lactate
Increased ATP production
What is the primary benefit of increased numbers of mitochondria in muscle cells?
Enhanced anaerobic power
Improved aerobic energy production
Increased creatine storage
Greater lactate tolerance
Which energy system adaptation allows for greater use of fats as an energy source during exercise?
ATP-PC system
Lactate system
Aerobic energy system
Phosphagen system
Which of the following is an additional factor that can affect energy systems and exercise performance?
Increased numbers of mitochondria
Diabetes (hypoglycaemic attack)
Increased creatine stores
Increased storage of glycogen
Why might children have reduced performance in activities relying on the lactate system?
They have increased creatine stores
They lack a fully developed lactate system
They have more mitochondria
They use more fats as energy
Which adaptation is most likely to improve performance in short, high-intensity activities such as a 100 metre sprint?
Increased use of fats as an energy source
Increased creatine stores
Increased numbers of mitochondria
Increased tolerance to lactate
What is the main impact of increased glycogen storage on sports performance?
Enhanced ability to perform prolonged exercise
Improved recovery from hypoglycaemic attacks
Increased tolerance to lactate
Greater use of fats as energy
Which adaptation would most benefit a long-distance runner?
Increased creatine stores
Increased numbers of mitochondria
Increased tolerance to lactate
Reduced glycogen storage
What is a possible consequence of diabetes on energy systems during exercise?
Increased use of fats as energy
Hypoglycaemic attack
Increased creatine stores
Enhanced lactate tolerance
Which energy system is primarily responsible for providing energy during the first few seconds of intense exercise?
Aerobic energy system
Lactate system
ATP-PC system
Glycolytic system
Which adaptation is least likely to occur as a result of regular aerobic training?
Increased numbers of mitochondria
Increased use of fats as an energy source
Increased creatine stores
Increased storage of glycogen
What is the main function of the lactate system during exercise?
To provide energy for long-duration activities
To buffer lactic acid and delay fatigue
To store glycogen
To increase mitochondrial numbers
Which adaptation would most help an athlete recover quickly between repeated sprints?
Increased numbers of mitochondria
Increased creatine stores
Increased use of fats as energy
Increased tolerance to lactate
Which of the following is NOT an adaptation of the aerobic energy system?
Increased use of fats as an energy source
Increased storage of glycogen
Increased creatine stores
Increased numbers of mitochondria
How does increased tolerance to lactate benefit sports performance?
Allows for longer periods of high-intensity exercise
Increases fat metabolism
Enhances creatine storage
Reduces risk of hypoglycaemic attack
Which adaptation is most important for improving performance in sports requiring sustained effort over several miles?
Increased numbers of mitochondria
Increased creatine stores
Increased tolerance to lactate
Increased ATP-PC system activity
What is the main impact of a hypoglycaemic attack on exercise performance?
Increased endurance
Reduced energy availability
Enhanced fat metabolism
Increased lactate tolerance
Which adaptation is most likely to occur in response to regular sprint training?
Increased creatine stores
Increased use of fats as energy
Increased numbers of mitochondria
Increased storage of glycogen
