Type I, IIa and IIb fibres and performance

What this note covers

1. Three fibre types with three different jobs
2. Type I fibres: built for endurance
3. Type IIb fibres: built for maximal, short-duration power
4. Type IIa fibres: the intermediate compromise
5. Worked example: justifying fibre type for two different athletes
6. Common errors when answering fibre type questions
7. How this content is examined and what separates a top response

7 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes