WJEC BTEC Sport Unit 2; The physiology of fitness and long-term effects of exercise
summarising the effects on the muscular, skeletal, respiratory and cardiovascular system
Unit 2: The Physiology of Exercis
Long-term Effects of Exercise
, Skeletal System – Long-term Effects of Exercise
Increased stretch in ligaments
Increase in bone calcium source A ligament connective tissue that surrounds the
joints. They provide support and limit any abnormal Increase in hyaline cartilag
Almost all calcium is stored in bones and teeth, where it movement. Ligaments exist around your knees,
supports the structure and solidity. Your heart, muscles ankles, elbows, shoulders, and other joints. Hyaline cartilage is found o
and nerves also need calcium to function properly. Dairy Stretching or tearing your ligaments can make your This cartilage is translucen
foods are rich in calcium, and are great for increasing joints unstable, jeopardising your stability, but regular consistency. Hyaline cartila
calcium stores in the body. The only calcium stores are exercise will increase the pliability and strength of shock absorber, cushionin
the amount in your body, so when we exercise the skeletal ligaments. impacting each other. This
system responds to this by taking in more calcium from beneficial to athletes as it r
stores. The cells that bring calcium into the bones are An athlete will have more pliable ligaments as they of injuries and damage to b
called osteoblasts, and when you are inactive the activity regularly exercise. Gymnasts will benefit greatly from players benefit greatly from
of osteoblasts slow down. pliable ligaments as they need to move quickly and cartilage as during a scrum
be flexible in their sport. every part of their body to
Athletes will benefit from weight-bearing and resistance their opponents and have
training as it will reduce the risk of developing Increased production of synovial fluid their favour, especially whe
osteoporosis be impacted the most.
Synovial fluid is a viscous fluid that surrounds the
Over time, inadequate calcium intake can cause synovial joints such as the knee. The role of this The thickness of hyaline ca
osteoporosis, a brittle bone disease. People with fluid is to reduce friction between the articular becomes thicker when peo
osteoporosis have a high risk of broken bones. Many cartilage of synovial joints during movement. When regularly. The thicker the c
individuals who suffer from osteoporosis suffer people are inactive, the synovial fluid would dry out more their bones are prote
significantly affects their lifestyle, making them unable to and will be prone to joint inflammation. With regular impact.
complete daily tasks, especially exercise. exercise the synovial fluid would become less
viscous and their range of movement would
increase. This is beneficial to athletes like sprinters
as their hips and knees need a wide range of
movement for a longer stride.
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