Immediate & Short Term Effects of Exercise (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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When immediate effects of exercise occur
When immediate effects of exercise occur
During exercise
Why we get hot during exercise
Why we get hot during exercise
Heat is a byproduct of energy production
Why we sweat during exercise
Why we sweat during exercise
Sweat glands produce sweat to cool you down
Why skin turns red during exercise
Why skin turns red during exercise
Blood vessels dilate near skin surface to lose heat
Why breathing rate & depth increase in exercise
Why breathing rate & depth increase in exercise
For more gaseous exchange; more O2 in, more CO2 out
Why heart rate increases during exercise
Why heart rate increases during exercise
To transport O2 to muscles & remove CO2
When short-term effects of exercise occur
When short-term effects of exercise occur
24 to 36 hours after exercise
Cause of tiredness & fatigue after exercise
Cause of tiredness & fatigue after exercise
Energy stores being used up
Cause of lightheadedness/nausea after exercise
Cause of lightheadedness/nausea after exercise
Dehydration from fluid loss
What is a cramp
What is a cramp
Involuntary muscular contraction
Causes of cramp
Causes of cramp
Energy depletion, dehydration, lack of electrolytes
Cause of DOMS
Cause of DOMS
Micro tears in muscles from vigorous activity