Physical Education A-Level
Physiological adaptations
What Physiological adaptations means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Physiological adaptations
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The body's structural and functional changes in response to training or drug use.
Topics that use Physiological adaptations
- Drugs in sport (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
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- Anti-doping strategies
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- EPO
- Fine motor control and precision sports
- Immediate rewards and delayed costs
- International cooperation and enforcement
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