Human Energy Systems II extends the understanding of the process involved in releasing energy from that learnt in Level I. It describes the two types of anaerobic energy pathways, glycolytic (lactic acid) and phosphagen (ATP-CP), and the aerobic energy pathway, and also introduces the role of ATP. The interactive Learning Tools reinforce the relationship between intensity and time of exercise, the contribution of the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems and the impact of individual fitness on the rate and amount of energy release.
The extension section explores VO2max and anaerobic capacity and the impact of training and genetics on fitness.
Topics Covered:
1. Investigating the energy systems · What is ATP? · Anaerobic energy systems · Phosphagen system · Glycolytic system · Aerobic energy system
2. Applications of the energy systems · Concepts of VO2max and anaerobic capacity · Genetics and fitness · Training and fitness
Included on the CD are two computer-based interactive learning tools along with a PowerPoint presentation and an e-book (64 pages) containing:
· Ready-to-use worksheets · Practical activities · Laboratory-style investigations · Factual information · Questions and answers
2. The following sample allows you to review a flash (swf) version of the PowerPoint presentation for this unit. You can click on thumbnails (or the timeline) to scroll through the presentation and clicking the notes tab will display a particular slide's notes. Use the view control (bottom right corner) to flip between views...
Software Tool - Further Details...
Human Energy Systems II includes two interactive computer-based learning tools that allow teachers and students to manipulate the energy systems.
Learning Tool 1 reinforces the relationship between intensity and time of exercise, the contribution of the aerobic and anaerobic systems and the impact of individual fitness on the rate and amount of energy release. It allows you to: · set a variety of work rates, known as power output (W) · watch the cyclist pedal at different power outputs until exhaustion · watch the contributions from the energy systems and see the speed at which they deplete · vary the fitness of the cyclist and see the impact this has on performance.
Learning Tool 2 involves a simulated run, which determines your aerobic fitness level, simulates the contribution that each energy system has made during your maximal running performance and estimates the total energy required to perform the activity.
It allows you to: · exercise maximally, running a set distance in a practical class, and then enter your weight, distance and time · determine your aerobic fitness level · simulate the contribution that each energy system has made during your maximal running performance · estimate the total energy required to perform the activity.
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