2.3.1 - Energy Production Pathways
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Practice Questions
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What is ATP and why is it important for muscle contraction?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'ATP' stands for.
Name one activity that primarily utilizes the ATP-PC system.
💡 Hint: Consider short bursts of high intensity.
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What system provides immediate energy for high-intensity activities lasting about 0-10 seconds?
💡 Hint: Think about activities like sprinting.
True or False: Anaerobic glycolysis produces energy using oxygen.
💡 Hint: Consider the term 'anaerobic.'
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Challenge Problems
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Explain how an athlete might train for a sprint using knowledge of energy pathways. What types of practices would enhance their ATP-PC system?
💡 Hint: Consider how short, repeated efforts can build this pathway.
Design a training program that incorporates all three energy pathways for a middle-distance runner. What would the key elements be?
💡 Hint: Balance intensity and duration for maximum effect on energy pathways.
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