Physical Education 9396: Exercise and Sport Physiology Topical Past Paper Questions

(a) Describe the stage of the aerobic system in which hydrogen atoms are split. [A] (b) Explain how the availability of chemical or food fuels can affect the energy system used during exercise. [3] (c) Explain, using examples from weight training or circuit training, how a perfor…

(a) Describe the energy system that breaks down glucose anaerobically. [4] (b) Describe the physiological implications of a warm up on the muscular system. [4] (c) Coaches use periodisation to break down the training year into training blocks. Using a sport of your choice, explai…

(a) Describe the energy system that releases most of the energy during a short-duration, maximum-intensity activity such as a javelin throw. [5] (b) Outline the processes involved in the lactacid debt component of recovery after exercise. [5] (c) Describe a fartlek training sessi…