Physical Education A-Level
Muscle-group size
What Muscle-group size means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Muscle-group size
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The defining criterion of the gross–fine continuum, where large muscle groups produce forceful, whole-body movements and small muscle groups produce precise, controlled movements.
Topics that use Muscle-group size
- Skill, skill continuums and transfer of skills (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Bilateral transfer
- Classification of skills
- Continuum placement and justification
- Discrete–serial–continuous continuum
- Goal-directed behaviour
- High and low organisation
- Negative transfer
- Open skill
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