Physical Education A-Level
Cardiovascular adaptation
What Cardiovascular adaptation means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Cardiovascular adaptation
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Aerobic training enlarges the left ventricle and raises stroke volume, so cardiac output at a given submaximal intensity is achieved at a lower heart rate.
Topics that use Cardiovascular adaptation
- Exercise physiology (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Lifestyle effects on system efficiency
- Respiratory and gas exchange efficiency
- Neuromuscular adaptation
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