Precision of movement
What Precision of movement means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
Fine-control muscles such as the eye muscles have few fibres per unit, while powerful muscles such as the quadriceps have many.
The accuracy demanded by an action, which alongside muscle-group size determines where a skill sits on the continuum.
Topics that use Precision of movement
- Neuromuscular system (AQA A-Level)
- Skill, skill continuums and transfer of skills (AQA A-Level)
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