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1. It is the body’s energy system that does not
utilize oxygen.
a. Aerobic c. Metabolic
b. Anaerobic d. Glycogen
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2. What are the three types of energy systems that
the body utilizes during physical activity
participation?
a. ATP-CP, Anaerobic Glycolytic, Aerobic
b. Immediate, Aerobic, Adenosine Triphosphate
c. Glycolytic, Anaerobic, Aerobic
d. Explosive, Anaerobic, Adenosine Triphosphate
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3. The basic requirement for all body process, such
as growth and development, transport of
substances between cells, repair of tissues and
muscle contraction is known as?
a. Sleep c. Food
b. Energy d. ATP-CP
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4. The basic form of energy used by cells.
a. Fats c. Glucose
b. Glycogen d. Adenosine
Triphosphate
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5. The energy system that is used when the
intensity of the activity is low to moderate.
a. Aerobic c. Fat
b. Anaerobic d. Explosive
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6. If the duration of the activity is 10 seconds to 2
minutes, what energy system is used?
a. Aerobic c. ATP-CP
b. Anaerobic Glycolytic d. Explosive
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7. Which of the following activities does NOT use
ATP-CP energy system?
a. Picking up bags of groceries
b. 2 km. walk
c. 40 meter sprint
d. Track and field throwing events
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8. The energy system that is used if the duration of
the activity is less than 0 to 10 seconds.
a. ATP-CP
b. Exercise
c. Anaerobic
d. Aerobic
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9. Which of the following energy system produces a
burning sensation and lactic acid in doing physical
activities?
a. Anaerobic Lactic
b. Glycolysis
c. Immediate
d. Oxidative
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10. You are joining 5 kilometer fun run in a certain
event. What energy you will use in doing this
activity?
a. Aerobic
b. Lactic Acid B.
c. Glycolysis
d. Anaerobic Glycolytic
The energy
DEFINITION OF TERMS
What is energy?
• The ability to do work.
What are systems?
• A set of connected things.
Our body needs specific amount of energy when we
do physical activities. When we exercise, a low or
high amount of energy is supplied to muscles
depending on the duration, intensity, and nature of
the exercise. Activities like sprinting and jumping
require a large amount of energy used in short a
period of time. On the other hand, marathon running
and long-distance swimming require low but steady
amount of energy over a longer period of time. It is
important for our body to get the energy it needs to
The food that we eat is a source of energy. Eating
before doing exercise can contribute to performance.
There is a complex chemical process called cellular
respiration in which our body takes in food and uses
it to convert and produce adenosine triphosphate
(ATP). ATP supplies energy to muscle cells for
muscular contraction during physical activity.
Creatine phosphate (CP), like ATP, is stored in muscle
cells. When it is broken down, a large amount of
energy is released. Three energy systems work
together as we exercise. However, a specific energy
THE 3 ENERGY SYSTEM
1. Anaerobic A-Lactic (ATP-CP)
2. Anaerobic Lactic (Glycolytic)
3. Aerobic Energy System
ANAEROBIC A-LACTIC (ATP-CP)
Energy System Anaerobic A-Lactic or ATP-CP is a dominant source
of muscle energy for high intensity physical activities. It provides
high bursts of start up energy that lasts around ten seconds or
less. ATP-CP provides immediate energy without requiring any
oxygen (anaerobic) and does not produce lactic acid (a-
lactic). Many athletes who participate in sports competitions
require short amounts of acceleration. Athletic events like the shot
put, weight lifting, and 100-meter sprint are examples of
physical activities that utilize the ATP-CP energy system. However,
ANAEROBIC A-LACTIC (ATP-CP)
• Used for short, powerful bursts of exercise.
• Lasts < 10 seconds
• High-intensity
• Does not require any oxygen
• Example: shot put, weight lifting, and 100-meter
sprint
ANAEROBIC LACTIC (GLYCOLYTIC)
Energy System Anaerobic Lactic is also known as the glycolytic energy
system, an energy system that supplies energy for medium to high
intensity physical activities. These high intensity activities usually last from
ten seconds to two minutes. When an athlete sprints for 400 meters, lactic
acid builds up in blood and muscle cells. Normally, there is a shortness of
breath, and a burning sensation in the muscles once lactic acid is
produced. Same as with ATP-CP, the anaerobic lactic system does not
require oxygen but is capable of supplying energy for high intensity
activities. The difference between the two systems is amount of time that the
ANAEROBIC LACTIC (GLYCOLYTIC)
• Used for medium length exercises that causes
that burning feeling.
• Medium to High intensity
• Lasts 10 seconds – 2 minutes
• Example: weight-lifting, circuit training, 400m
race
AEROBIC ENERGY SYSTEM
Most of sports and activities use aerobic energy system. Aerobic energy system
provides energy for low intensity physical activities that last from two
minutes to a few hours. Aerobic energy system, compared to ATP-CP and
glycolytic energy system, requires much longer oxygen in muscles in doing
physical activities like long distance swimming, running and playing
sports (e.g. basketball, soccer, futsal). If a person exercises for 8 minutes,
aerobic energy system will become a dominant source of that person’s energy.
Aerobic energy system continually produces ATP energy to muscles as long as
oxygen is available to muscles in the body. Unlike anaerobic lactic system,
AEROBIC ENERGY SYSTEM
• Used for long distance exercises
• Lasts 2 minutes to few hours
• Low intensity
• Example: marathon, riding, swimming
Most sports and physical activities use these
energy systems. Though there are times when one
energy system dominates during a specific type of
physical activity, it is important to understand that
all energy systems are active. Each energy system
changes during the activity depending on its
duration and intensity. Therefore, once we engage
in physical activities or sports, all three energy
systems may be in use but in varying degrees.
1. What is fitness?
2. What are the assessments conducted in health-
related fitness?
3. Why is it important to conduct health-related
fitness?
