Specificity
What Specificity means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
Training must match the demands of the activity, so the programme reflects the energy systems, muscle groups, movement patterns and intensities of the target activity.
The programme must match the demands of the activity, such as short, high-intensity efforts for a sprinter or prolonged aerobic work for a marathon runner.
Topics that use Specificity
- Preparation and training methods in relation to maintaining physical activity and performance (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Aerobic power development
- Balance of fatigue reduction and fitness retention
- Cardiovascular and respiratory adaptation
- Cardiovascular redistribution and venous return
- Circuit training
- Competition
- Confidence in data
- Flexibility training methods
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