Compare how the nervous system controls movement in power activities versus endurance activities. (6 marks)
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Power activities:
- Rapid recruitment of large motor units
- Maximal force production
- Short duration neural activation
- High threshold motor unit engagement
Endurance activities:
- Sequential recruitment of smaller motor units
- Sustained submaximal activation
- Rotation of motor unit recruitment
- Fatigue resistance emphasis
Movement outcomes:
- Different patterns of muscle activation
- Varying energy system demands
- Distinct feedback requirements
- Specific adaptation patterns
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Sample Answer
Power activities:
- Rapid recruitment of large motor units
- Maximal force production
- Short duration neural activation
- High threshold motor unit engagement
Endurance activities:
- Sequential recruitment of smaller motor units
- Sustained submaximal activation
- Rotation of motor unit recruitment
- Fatigue resistance emphasis
Movement outcomes:
- Different patterns of muscle activation
- Varying energy system demands
- Distinct feedback requirements
- Specific adaptation patterns