Which of the following sporting performances is powered anaerobically?
Pole vault
Cross country skiing
Road cycling
Which sugar is broken down to produce energy and lactic acid in the absence of oxygen?
Protein
Glucose
Fat
Which fatiguing by-product is made in the legs of a 400 m runner during anaerobic exercise?
Lactic acid
Oxygen
Haemoglobin
For how long can anaerobic exercise be continued before fatigue?
A few hours
A few minutes
A few seconds
Which of these food sources contain the most carbohydrate?
Butter
Meat
Rice
Which of these performances is powered aerobically?
Triathlon
100 m
Triple jump
Which of the following is a by-product of aerobic respiration?
Water
Which system of producing energy takes place in the presence of oxygen?
Anaerobic
Aerobic
Heart rate
What will be experienced by an athlete as they accumulate lactic acid during an interval training session?
Fatigue
A feeling of lightness
Increased intensity
Which of the following foods is a good source of fat?
Bread
Banana
Nuts