Physical Education A-Level
Micro cycle
What Micro cycle means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Micro cycle
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The shortest unit, usually about a week, setting out individual sessions, their order, their volume and intensity, and the recovery between them.
Topics that use Micro cycle
- 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
- Circuit training
- Competition
- Confidence in data
- Flexibility training methods
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