Practical Examples of Aerobic & Anaerobic Exercise (OCR GCSE Physical Education (PE)): Revision Note

Practical examples of aerobic & anaerobic exercise

• Different types of sporting activities can be linked to aerobic or anaerobic exercise

• This is linked to the duration and the intensity of the activity or exercise

  • Exercise which can be prolonged and is less intense will be aerobic

  • Exercise of short bursts and high intensity will be anaerobic

• Aerobic exercise examples:

  • walking/hiking

  • jogging

  • long-distance running (marathon)

  • distance swimming

  • triathlon

• Anaerobic exercise examples:

  • sprinting

  • heavy weightlifting

  • vaulting in gymnastics

  • throwing a javelin

  • high-intensity interval training (HIIT)

• Some sporting activities will contain a mixture of both aerobic and anaerobic exercise. These are often team games and include:

  • football

  • basketball

  • rugby

  • netball

  • tennis