Physical Education A-Level
Circuit training
What Circuit training means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Circuit training
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A sequence of exercises, called stations, performed one after another for a set time or repetition count, with a short recovery between stations and a longer rest between complete circuits.
Topics that use Circuit training
- Preparation and training methods in relation to maintaining physical activity and performance (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Aerobic power development
- Balance of fatigue reduction and fitness retention
- Cardiovascular and respiratory adaptation
- Cardiovascular redistribution and venous return
- Competition
- Confidence in data
- Flexibility training methods
- Informed programme adjustment
Using Circuit training in the exam
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