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Sport - Energy
Sport - Energy Systems
Term | Definition |
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aerobically | with oxygen |
anaerobically | without oxygen |
What do muscle fibres need in order to contract? | energy |
How does the body obtain energy? | from the breakdown of foods, particularly carbohydrate & fat |
What is adenosine triphosphate (ATP)? | a molecule that stores & releases chemical energy |
Which is the only molecule that can supply the energy used in muscle contraction? | ATP |
What type of system is ATP-PC? | anaerobic (does not require oxygen) |