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Unit 3: Factors Affecting Performance
Quick questions on Anaerobic glycolytic energy system: WACE Physical Education Studies Unit 3
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What is recovery?Show answer
The lactate and hydrogen ions must be removed during recovery, which requires oxygen. Lactate can be converted back toward glucose, used as a fuel by the heart and other muscles, or removed over time. Active recovery, light exercise after the effort, speeds removal by maintaining blood flow, which is why athletes warm down rather than stopping suddenly.
What is sports that rely on it?Show answer
The anaerobic glycolytic system dominates high intensity efforts of roughly ten seconds to two minutes: the 200, 400 and 800 metre runs, the 100 metre swim, repeated high intensity bursts in team sports, and any sustained near maximal effort. Tolerance of lactate is a trainable quality that lets these athletes maintain power for longer.
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