Optimising Physical Performance · Fitness & Exercise

Energy Systems in Sport

Examining the aerobic and anaerobic pathways and their dominance in different sporting activities.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the intensity of an activity determine which energy system is primary?
  2. 2What physiological adaptations occur to make the aerobic system more efficient?
  3. 3How can athletes train to improve their lactate threshold?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Physical Education - Applied Anatomy and PhysiologyGCSE: Physical Education - Energy Systems
Year: Year 11
Subject: Physical Education
Unit: Optimising Physical Performance
Period: Fitness & Exercise

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