Spirometers (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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What a spirometer measures
What a spirometer measures
Lung function (volume & speed of air)
Tidal Volume (TV)
Tidal Volume (TV)
Air inhaled/exhaled during normal breath
Vital Capacity (VC)
Vital Capacity (VC)
Max air exhaled after max inhalation
Residual Volume (RV)
Residual Volume (RV)
Air remaining in lungs after max exhalation
Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
Total lung volume when fully inflated (VC + RV)
Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
Air forcibly exhaled after deepest breath
What is FEV1?
What is FEV1?
Air forcibly exhaled in 1 second after deepest breath
Spirometry for assessing fitness
Spirometry for assessing fitness
Determines lung capacity & respiratory efficiency
Spirometry for monitoring health
Spirometry for monitoring health
Detects respiratory conditions like asthma
Spirometry impact on training
Spirometry impact on training
Tailors training for aerobic capacity & performance
How to prepare a spirometer?
How to prepare a spirometer?
Must be calibrated with clean mouthpiece
First step of spirometry test
First step of spirometry test
Take deep breath, filling lungs completely
Second step of spirometry test
Second step of spirometry test
Exhale into mouthpiece forcefully & completely
Spirometry for aerobic capacity
Spirometry for aerobic capacity
Evaluates ability for prolonged exercise
Spirometry data for training programs
Spirometry data for training programs
Guides personalized training regimens