Physical Education A-Level
Intent to harm
What Intent to harm means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Intent to harm
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The primary intention to harm or injure another person, which defines aggression.
Topics that use Intent to harm
- Aggression (AQA A-Level)
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