Physical Education A-Level
Intensity and duration of exercise
What Intensity and duration of exercise means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Intensity and duration of exercise
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Both systems have a low ATP yield compared with the aerobic system but a much faster rate, which suits sprinting, jumping and repeated high-intensity efforts.
Topics that use Intensity and duration of exercise
- Energy systems (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Absolute and relative values
- Aerobic and anaerobic adaptation
- Aerobic energy system and endurance performance
- Aerobic energy transfer
- Aerobic versus anaerobic ATP generation
- Anaerobic and aerobic transfer
- Anaerobic ATP regeneration
- Anaerobic energy systems at high intensity
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