Physical Education A-Level
Agonist
What Agonist means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Agonist
The muscle responsible for creating movement at a joint; also known as the prime mover.
Topics that use Agonist
- Scientific Principles of Physical Education (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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