Exercise Physiology Revision

Flashcards for Exercise Physiology exam revision

Health-related fitness

Components of fitness related to overall well-being, such as cardiovascular endurance and body composition.

Skill-related fitness

Components of fitness related to sports performance, such as agility and power.

Assessment of Fitness

The process of evaluating an individual's physical capabilities.

Warm-up

A preparation phase for exercise that gradually increases body temperature and blood flow.

Cool down

A post-exercise phase that helps the body return to a resting state and reduces muscle soreness.

Respiratory response to physical activity

Shortness of breath and increased breathing rate during exercise.

Circulatory response to physical activity

Increased heart rate and blood flow during exercise.

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

The chemical compound that provides energy for muscular contraction.

ATP-CP System

Immediate energy system that provides ATP for short bursts of intense activity.

Lactic Acid System

Energy system that produces ATP using glucose without oxygen, leading to lactic acid buildup.

Aerobic System

Energy system that uses oxygen to produce ATP from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Active recovery

Activities like light jogging to help flush out metabolic waste after exercise.

Passive recovery

Strategies like massage and cold baths to help repair tissue after exercise.

Anaerobic Energy Systems

Metabolic pathways that produce energy without the presence of oxygen.

Recovery

The processes that replenish energy stores and remove waste products following physical exertion.