The Short & Long Term Effects of Exercise (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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When do immediate effects of exercise occur
When do immediate effects of exercise occur
During exercise
When do short-term effects occur
When do short-term effects occur
24 to 36 hours after exercise
Why body gets hot during exercise
Why body gets hot during exercise
Heat is a byproduct of energy production
Purpose of sweating during exercise
Purpose of sweating during exercise
To cool you down via evaporation removing body heat
Why skin appears red during exercise
Why skin appears red during exercise
Blood vessels dilate near skin surface to lose heat
Why breathing rate & depth increase
Why breathing rate & depth increase
More O2 delivered to muscles & CO2 removed quickly
Why heart rate increases during exercise
Why heart rate increases during exercise
Transports gases; O2 delivered & CO2 removed from muscles
Cause of tiredness & fatigue after exercise
Cause of tiredness & fatigue after exercise
Energy stores being used up
What is a cramp
What is a cramp
Involuntary muscular contraction
Causes of cramps
Causes of cramps
Energy depletion, dehydration, lack of electrolytes
What causes DOMS
What causes DOMS
Micro tears in muscles from vigorous activity
What fluid loss during exercise leads to
What fluid loss during exercise leads to
Dehydration
Symptoms of dehydration after exercise
Symptoms of dehydration after exercise
Lightheadedness or nausea