This document defines aerobic capacity as the maximum amount of oxygen that can be taken in, transported, and consumed by the working muscles per minute (VO2 max). It discusses factors that affect aerobic capacity such as age, gender, training, and physiological makeup. Three main tests for measuring aerobic capacity are described: the multi-stage fitness test, physical work capacity test, and direct gas analysis. The document outlines different training methods for improving aerobic capacity, including continuous training, Fartlek training, and interval training. Students are assigned homework to design a 6-week aerobic capacity training program and test an athlete's VO2 max.

1. Aerobic capacityPages 300-306Thursday 7th April 2011Miss Bowe

2. Aim and ObjectivesTo introduce and understand aerobic capacity and how the theory can be applied to improve sporting performanceBy the end of today’s lesson you will be able to;Define aerobic capacity (VO2)

3. Explain the factors that affect aerobic capacity

4. Describe the tests used to measure someone’s aerobic capacity

5. List the types of training used to improve aerobic capacityWhat is Aerobic capacity?Definition:The ability to provide and sustain energy aerobicallyVO2 max:The maximum amount of oxygen that can be taken in,transported and consumed by the working muscles per minute

6. What Affects our aerobic capacity?Task (8 minutes)Using the flipchart paper and pens discuss what factors you think will affect a person’s VO2 max ageFactors that affect VO2 maxRemember aerobic capacity is needed for all endurance based activities

7. Factors affecting aerobic capacityAge

8. Gender

9. Training

10. Physiological Make UpAge + VO2 maxVO2 max declines with age

11. After the age of 25 it decreases by 1% each year

12. Exercise regularly to combat these effectsGender + vo2 maxMen generally have higher VO2 max

13. Women have a VO2 max of 15-30% lower

14. Depends on age and other physiological factorsTRAINING + vo2 maxFitness testing can determine VO2 max

15. Training can improve VO2 max by 10-20%

16. In addition lifestyle and diet influence VO2 maxe.g. smoking will have a negative effectPhysiological make up + vo2 maxFor optimum aerobic performance we need;Slow twitch muscle fibres

17. Mitochondria

18. Myoglobin storesIf we have these things we have a genetic advantage and our VO2 max will be higher regardless of training

19. Physiological make up + vo2 maxOther physiological factors that affect VO2 max;Size of the heart

20. Size of the lungs

21. Number of red blood cellsAll contribute to enhancing or limiting out VO2 max

22. Testing our aerobic capacity (vo2 max)There are three main tests;Multi stage fitness test (the ‘bleep’ test)