Physical Education A-Level
Disease prevention through participation
What Disease prevention through participation means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Disease prevention through participation
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Raising participation in physical activity decreases the risk of conditions such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers.
Topics that use Disease prevention through participation
- Sociological theory applied to equal opportunities (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Agents of social control and their sanctions
- Barriers to participation
- Direct and indirect discrimination
- Disability
- Disadvantaged
- Discrimination
- Distinguishing health, fitness, and social benefits
- Drivers and patterns of social change in participation
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