Physical Education A-Level
Base of support and contact area
What Base of support and contact area means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The region enclosed by the contact points with the ground; a larger area increases the range of positions in which the line of gravity remains inside the base.
Topics that use Base of support and contact area
- Biomechanical principles (AQA A-Level)
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