Lesson 2: Energy Systems

PE & HEALTH 1
Mrs. Luziel E. Escalona
Activity 1: Let’s Find Out
Directions: Have you ever done push-ups and running. Recite in class what the two activities
have in common.
Reading:
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
effectively perform these physical activities.
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 system can dominate
depending on the intensity and of type of activity that is
being done.
What Are The Three Energy Systems?
1. Anaerobic A-Lactic (ATP-CP) Energy System
 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).

Athletic events like the shot put, weight lifting, and 100-meter sprint are
examples of physical activities that utilize the ATP-CP energy system.
2. Anaerobic Lactic (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.

The difference between the two systems is amount of time

that the system can work. Thus, if an athlete exceeds ten
seconds while sprinting, the anaerobic lactic system kicks in
to provide energy.
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.
 requires much longer oxygen in muscles in doing
physical activities
Activities like long distance swimming running and playing
sports (e.g. basketball, soccer,) need this energy system
Activity 2: Let’s Get Energized
Directions: Think of and list down at least 10 physical activities that use any or
all of the three energy systems.
Let’s Wrap it up!

Lactic Acid Oxygen

Energy System Intensity Duration Examples
Production Requirement

Anaerobic A
Lactic

Anaerobic
Lactic

Aerobic
Energy System
Let’s Wrap it up!

Lactic Acid Oxygen

Energy System Intensity Duration Examples
Production Requirement

Anaerobic A Does not Does not

Lasts 10 Shot put, 100-
Lactic High produce lactic require oxygen
seconds or less meter sprint
acid
Anaerobic Lasts 10 Does not
Produces lactic 400 to 800-
Lactic Medium to High seconds to 2 require oxygen
acid meter sprint
minutes
3-km run, long
Aerobic distance
Does not
Energy System Lasts 2 minutes swimming,
Low produce lactic Requires oxygen
to a few hours playing sports
acid
(e.g. basketball,
football)