飲食營養與運動表現：練習題

During a period of prolonged sub-maximal exercise, a gradual decrease in stroke volume and a compensatory increase in heart rate is observed. What is this phenomenon called?

The Bohr shift refers to a change in the oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve during exercise. Which of the following physiological changes causes this shift to the right, facilitating the dissociation of oxygen to the working muscles?

During the tapering phase of a training macrocycle, which of the following describes the correct adjustment to training load to ensure an athlete reaches their peak for competition?

What is the primary physiological benefit of creatine supplementation for an elite sprinter?

What occurs during the Bohr shift to facilitate the delivery of oxygen to working muscles during intense exercise?

Identify the primary function of Vitamin D in a diet and explain how it assist an athlete in maintaining the integrity of the musculo-skeletal system.

In the context of periodisation, distinguish between a macrocycle and a mesocycle, specifically in terms of their typical duration and their primary role in a training year.

Define vascular shunting and name the process by which blood flow to the digestive organs is reduced during high-intensity exercise.

Periodisation involves the organised division of training into specific blocks of time to help an athlete peak for a competition.

(a) Define the term macrocycle.
(b) Name two of the three main phases that occur within a macrocycle during a competitive year.