Build It Fitness Part 2 (CVE)

The ability of the heart and lungs to deliver oxygen to muscles so the body can keep exercising.

The ability to lift heavy weights.

The ability to run fast for a short distance.

The ability to jump high.

A footballer playing 90 mins

A netballer playing 4x15 minute quarters

A tennis player playing 3 sets

All of the above

Deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body

Remove waste products such as carbon dioxide and lactic acid

Protection against disease and infection

All of the above

Protection against disease and infection

Digesting food

Producing hormones

Storing fat

Athletes have a stronger heart and lower resting heart rate.

Athletes have a higher resting heart rate than non-athletes.

Athletes have weaker blood vessels than non-athletes.

Athletes' cardiovascular systems are less efficient than non-athletes'.

Zone 1 (Very Light)

Zone 2 (Light)

Zone 3 (Moderate)

Zone 5 (Maximum)

20

5

35

10