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3.1.1.4 Neuromuscular system Categorise

Target Level

Running Total

Attempt

1 of 2

Click on an item, then click on a category to place it. Or, drag and drop the item into the correct category. Organise all items before clicking 'Check'.

Categorise the characteristics, functions and sporting examples into the correct types of muscle fibres.

Type I

Type IIa

Type IIx

Low capillary density

Shot-put

Marathon running

Triathlon

Weightlifting

High mitochondrial density

Moderately-high oxidative Capacity and high glycolytic capacity

Medium capillary density

Large force production over a sustained period of time

High myoglobin content

Moderate resistance to fatigue

Low force production

Greatest speed of contraction

Rugby

Netball

Tennis

Slow speed of contraction

100 m sprint

High oxidative capacity

High resistance to fatigue

High capillary density

Easily fatiguable

Powerful muscular contractions

This is your 1^st attempt! You get 3 marks for each one you get right first time. Good luck!

Pass Mark

70%