Physical Education A-Level
Nested structure of training cycles
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Several micro cycles make a meso cycle and several meso cycles make the macro cycle, so a change at one level affects the others.
Topics that use Nested structure of training cycles
- Preparation and training methods in relation to maintaining physical activity and performance (AQA A-Level)
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