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Chapter 6 - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Builds and repairs muscle
  - - - Fats are used as a source for energy, also there stored as fat cells which is not burnt of can lead to obesity and being overweight.
  - - - Athletes use carbohydrates in sport when "Carb bulking" or storing lots of energy ready for a match or event.
- - - - Genetics
        
        This can affect VO2 max levels because inheritance from parents - muscle fibres, size of your heart
      - Gender
        
        VO2 levels are usually 25-35% higher in men than in women - because of the smaller amount of blood pumped round the body.
      - Age
        
        Oxygen intake is at its strongest between 18-25 years old
      - Lifestyle
        
        Lifestyle choices like smoking will decrease your VO2 Max and have a negative effect on your performace.
      - Training
        
        Focusing on exercise and sports that involve high cardiovascular involvement - swimming, cycling etc. will increase VO2 max and improve performance
      - Altitude
        
        Due to the low level of oxygen at high altitude an athletes VO2 Max will decrease by 5% for every 5,000 feet gained in altitude
    - - Shows athletes how well their heart and veins push blood to your muscles and the rest of the body.
- - - - Standing stork test
    - - 12 minute koopa-run
    - - 30 Metre sprint test
    - - Hand-grip test
    - - Ruler drop test
    - - Illinios agility test
    - - Wall toss test
    - - Sit and reach test
    - - Vertical jump test