ATP/PC Flashcards
1
Q
Source of fuel
A
Creatine phosphate
2
Q
Efficiency of ATP production
A
Very quick ATP production but for a very limited time
3
Q
Duration and intensity
A
1-=12 sec of high intensity activity 95%-100%
4
Q
Cause of fatigue
A
Limited stores of ATP and PC supplies
5
Q
By products
A
Nil - although heat is produced from muscular contraction
6
Q
Recovery process
A
Activity intensity decreases or ceases. Increased breathing rate as PC is replenished in the presence of O2
7
Q
Recovery rate
A
50% recovered in 30sec. Fully recovered in approx 2mins
8
Q
Sporting examples
A
Shot put, discus, javelin, 100m sprint, baseball pitch
