BTEC SportYears 10–13Sport

Energy systems — ATP, glycolytic, aerobic

BTEC: Sport and Physical Activity: Energy systems — ATP, glycolytic, aerobic

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine your body is like a phone battery — it needs energy to work. That energy comes from a molecule called ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

  2. 2

    What is the name of the molecule that gives your body energy?

  3. 3

    Think of ATP like a rechargeable battery. When it's full, it has 3 'phosphate' bits. When you use it, one bit pops off and releases energy.

  4. 4

    Let's look at the 3 energy systems — like 3 different ways to recharge your battery.

  5. 5

    Drag each activity to the correct energy system it uses most.

  6. 6

    Which energy system uses oxygen and lasts the longest?

  7. 7

    During a 400m run (about 60 seconds), which system is working hardest?

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