Long Term Effects of Exercise (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Revision Notes

Long-term Effects Of Exercise

⭐ Long-term Effects of Exercise and Improvements in Specific Components of Fitness

These are the effects that happen months or years after training

⭐ Long-term Effects of Exercise Change in Body Shape Explanation

A change in body shape can improve performance. An increase in muscle mass will assist in strength and power sports such as sprinting and rugby. A reduction of body fat will assist a long-distance runner

⭐ Long-term Effects of Exercise Improved Stamina Explanation

Improved stamina will allow performers to last longer in an activity without getting tired. For example, performing to a high standard for 90 minutes in football

⭐ Long-term Effects of Exercise Increase in the Size of the Heart (Cardiac Hypertrophy) Explanation

An increase in the size of the heart will allow more blood pumped per beat (stroke volume) when exercising. This will allow more oxygen to be delivered to the working muscles

⭐ Long-term Effects of Exercise Lower Resting Heartrate (Bradycardia) Explanation

Because the heart can pump more blood per beat it will not have to work as hard at rest therefore resting heart rate will be lower

Cardiovascular Endurance allows oxygen to be supplied to the working muscle so you can perform for a long time without getting tired

🔥 Strength allows us to provide a force applied by a muscle group to overcome resistance

🌠 Speed allows us to perform movements quickly

🤸‍♀️ Suppleness/Flexibility allows a greater range of movement at a joint

💪 Muscular Endurance allows repeated contractions and avoids fatigue