Spirometers (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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What does a spirometer measure?
What does a spirometer measure?
Lung function - volume & speed of air inhaled/exhaled
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
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)
Air forcibly exhaled in 1 second after deepest breath
Spirometry use in assessing fitness
Spirometry use in assessing fitness
Determines lung capacity & respiratory efficiency
Spirometry use in monitoring health
Spirometry use in monitoring health
Monitors lung function changes & detects conditions like asthma
How spirometry data impacts training
How spirometry data impacts training
Helps improve aerobic capacity & overall performance
Spirometer preparation requirements
Spirometer preparation requirements
Must be calibrated & mouthpiece clean
Testing aerobic capacity with spirometry
Testing aerobic capacity with spirometry
Evaluates ability to perform prolonged exercise