the effects on our body of months and/or years of regular physical activity

the increase in size of skeletal or cardiac muscle

muscle tiredness when the body has a lack of energy

the development of blood capillaries in the body which increases through long term effects of exercise

Long term adaptations to training

Physical education

This unit will explore the immediate responses our bodies make to cope with the effects of exercise as well as the longer term adaptations it makes in response to training that enable us to cope better with exercise and improve performance.

Anatomy and physiology: the short and long term effects of exercise

improved ability to cope with lactic acid

Which of the following are long term adaptations to regular training?

{{}} is the term used when muscle increases in size and strength.

It takes at least {{}} weeks for regular training to result in long term changes to our body systems.

the impact of a sedentary lifestyle on body weight

Resting heart rate {{}} following a period of endurance training.

an outcome of high intensity training with a heavy resistance

an outcome of repeated muscular contractions over a prolonged period 

Match up the following long term adaptations to the correct description.

Muscle temperature {{}} when you start to exercise.

Heart rate rises quickly to 220 minus your age.

Which of the following statements is **correct** as a response to a gentle jog?

Exercising at a higher intensity produces more {{}} in the muscles.

{{}} is caused if too much lactic acid builds up in the muscles during exercise.

Match the following short term responses of exercise to the appropriate body system.

Gaseous exchange is the {{}} of oxygen into the body and carbon dioxide out as these substances move from high concentration/pressure to lower concentration/pressure.

Starter Quiz