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AQA GCSE Physical Education 8582
Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Topic overviewBones and the functions of the skeletonJoints, joint actions, ligaments and tendonsMuscles and antagonistic pairsThe pathway of air and gaseous exchangeBlood vesselsThe heart, the cardiac cycle and cardiac outputMechanics of breathing and spirometer tracesAerobic and anaerobic exerciseRecovery from exercise and EPOCShort- and long-term effects of exercise
Movement Analysis
Physical Training
Sports Psychology
Socio-Cultural Influences
Health, Fitness and Wellbeing
Energy use and a balanced diet
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- Paper 2
Overview
Energy in Kcal and daily needs, the factors affecting them, energy balance and weight, and the proportions of carbohydrate, fat and protein in a balanced diet.
What you need to know
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How is energy measured, and where does the body get it?
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How much energy does the average adult need each day?
Questions from this subtopic
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How is energy measured, and where does the body get it?
Model answer
Energy is measured in calories (Kcal). The body obtains energy from the food it eats.
- 2
How much energy does the average adult need each day?
Model answer
The average adult male needs about 2,500 Kcal a day. The average adult female needs about 2,000 Kcal a day.
- 3
What factors affect how much energy a person needs?
Model answer
Energy needs depend on age, gender and height. Energy needs also depend on energy expenditure, so more exercise means more energy is needed.
- 4
Why does an endurance athlete need more energy than a sedentary office worker?
Model answer
The athlete uses far more energy in training. The athlete must eat more calories to replace it.
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What happens if a person takes in more energy than they use?
Model answer
The unused energy is stored as fat. Over time, this can lead to weight gain and obesity.
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What happens if a person takes in less energy than they use?
Model answer
The body uses its energy stores, so the person loses weight. Too little energy leaves a performer tired and unable to train well.
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