Physical Education A-Level
Neuromuscular adaptation
What Neuromuscular adaptation means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Neuromuscular adaptation
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Strength training increases muscle cross-sectional area and neural recruitment, raising force production.
Topics that use Neuromuscular adaptation
- Exercise physiology (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Cardiovascular adaptation
- Lifestyle effects on system efficiency
- Respiratory and gas exchange efficiency
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