High Altitude Training (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What happens to oxygen availability at high altitude?
What happens to oxygen availability at high altitude?
There is less oxygen available
What happens to performance when an athlete first tries altitude training?
What happens to performance when an athlete first tries altitude training?
Performance will be worse
How long does it take for the body to adapt to high altitude training?
How long does it take for the body to adapt to high altitude training?
Several weeks
What increases in the body after several weeks of altitude training?
What increases in the body after several weeks of altitude training?
Red blood cells
Which substance increases alongside red blood cells during altitude adaptation?
Which substance increases alongside red blood cells during altitude adaptation?
Haemoglobin
What advantage do athletes gain when returning to sea level after altitude training?
What advantage do athletes gain when returning to sea level after altitude training?
Increased oxygen-carrying capacity
Which type of athlete benefits most from high altitude training?
Which type of athlete benefits most from high altitude training?
Endurance athletes
Which athletes are given as examples of those who benefit from altitude training?
Which athletes are given as examples of those who benefit from altitude training?
Marathon runners and triathletes
What is a limitation of high altitude training regarding adaptations?
What is a limitation of high altitude training regarding adaptations?
Adaptations take time
What health issue can be caused by training at altitude?
What health issue can be caused by training at altitude?
Altitude sickness (nausea)
What type of activities is altitude training limited to?
What type of activities is altitude training limited to?
Aerobic activities
Why is high altitude training considered expensive?
Why is high altitude training considered expensive?
Living away from home costs money