Physical Education GCSE
application to repeated-contraction activities
What application to repeated-contraction activities means in Physical Education GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of application to repeated-contraction activities
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Reference: OCR
Applying this component where repeated contractions are needed, such as a rower making many strokes, a cyclist turning the pedals, a hockey player repeatedly dribbling or a swimmer completing many lengths.
Topics that use application to repeated-contraction activities
- 1.2.a. Components of fitness (OCR GCSE)
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