Physical Education A-Level

Frontal plane

What Frontal plane means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.

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Divides the body into front and back portions, and movement within it occurs side to side.

AQA · The musculo-skeletal system and analysis of movement in physical activities (study guide)

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The musculo-skeletal system and analysis of movement in physical activities (AQA A-Level)

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