Physical Education A-Level
Tapering
What Tapering means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Tapering
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The planned reduction of training volume, and often some intensity, in the days or weeks before a key competition so that fatigue from training dissipates while fitness gained is retained.
Topics that use Tapering
- 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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