Practice A.5.8. Explain the adaptations resulting from altitude hypoxia. with authentic IB Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS - Old) exam questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank mirrors Paper 1, 2, 3 structure, covering key topics like core principles, advanced applications, and practical problem-solving. Get instant solutions, detailed explanations, and build exam confidence with questions in the style of IB examiners.
Which of the following is a primary benefit of altitude training for endurance athletes?
Name two physiological reactions to hypoxia experienced by a cyclist immediately upon arriving at a training camp at 2540 m altitude.
Examine the impact of altitude on the cyclist and their performance during mountain stages of an endurance cycle race at elevations between 2000 and 2500 m above sea level.
Describe the physiological adaptations to hypoxia that occur during a month-long stay at the training camp and how these changes will enhance the cyclist's performance at sea level.
Define anoxia.
Outline elevation training.
During a tournament at elevation, an athlete did not alter their normal, sea-level hydration habits. Using the concept of fluid balance, identify reasons for the reduction in their performance at elevation.
Using examples, predict the adaptations after endurance athletes have lived and trained at elevation for a month.