Physical Education A-Level
Caffeine
What Caffeine means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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A stimulant that can reduce perceived exertion and increase alertness, benefiting endurance and some team sports.
Acts as a stimulant to increase alertness and mobilise fatty acids, but can result in dehydration and insomnia.
Topics that use Caffeine
Related terms
- Creatine
- Energy fuels for exercise
- Fibre
- Glycogen loading
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Water
- Carbohydrate intake
- Creatine supplements
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