Long Term Effects of Exercise (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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When do long-term effects of exercise occur?
When do long-term effects of exercise occur?
After months or years of training
How does an increase in muscle mass improve performance in sprinting and rugby?
How does an increase in muscle mass improve performance in sprinting and rugby?
Assists in strength & power sports
Which type of performer benefits from a reduction of body fat?
Which type of performer benefits from a reduction of body fat?
A long-distance runner
What does improved stamina allow performers to do?
What does improved stamina allow performers to do?
Last longer without getting tired
How long should a footballer perform to a high standard as an example of stamina?
How long should a footballer perform to a high standard as an example of stamina?
90 minutes
What is cardiac hypertrophy?
What is cardiac hypertrophy?
An increase in the size of the heart
What does cardiac hypertrophy allow during exercise?
What does cardiac hypertrophy allow during exercise?
More blood pumped per beat
What is bradycardia?
What is bradycardia?
Lower resting heart rate
Why does resting heart rate become lower after long-term training?
Why does resting heart rate become lower after long-term training?
Heart pumps more blood per beat
What does cardiovascular endurance allow?
What does cardiovascular endurance allow?
Oxygen supplied to working muscles
What is strength?
What is strength?
Force applied by muscle group to overcome resistance
What does suppleness/flexibility allow?
What does suppleness/flexibility allow?
Greater range of movement at a joint