AS Exercise Physiolology Exam Questions and Answers - Set One

This is for all A-Level students. You can use this blog to prepare for the re-take in January or secure your understanding of the unit you are currently doing.

I will post questions every two days.

Research your answer and place them directly into the blog.

I will attach the answers to the end of this blog in two days time.

If you need help, let me know I will get back to you asap.

Good Luck!

Scientific Principles of Sport- A2 Students only

As we are now close to finishing this section, I would like you to read through the following areas and make active notes in preparation for the double lesson on wednesday.

When you have made your notes please add the key notes to the blog.

Your notes will be used to initiate discussion during wednesdays lesson.

i) Restoration of muscle glycogen stores during lactacid/alactacid EPOC recovery

ii) Effect of exercise and recovery on muscle myoglobin

iii) Buffering, removal, recycling and oxidation of lactic acid

iv) Sources of energy for exercise - i.e. carbo-loading

v) Reasons for ergogenic aids (drugs/supplements – CP ingestion).

DUE DATE: TUESDAY 11th DECEMBER 2007