Physical Education A-Level
Recovery and EPOC
What Recovery and EPOC means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Recovery and EPOC
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During recovery, oxygen consumption stays elevated above resting level to restore ATP and PC stores, clear lactate and replace oxygen.
Topics that use Recovery and EPOC
- Energy systems (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Absolute and relative values
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- Aerobic energy system and endurance performance
- Aerobic energy transfer
- Aerobic versus anaerobic ATP generation
- Anaerobic and aerobic transfer
- Anaerobic ATP regeneration
- Anaerobic energy systems at high intensity
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