Physical Education GCSE
Grip strength dynamometer test
What Grip strength dynamometer test means in Physical Education GCSE, as defined for OCR.
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A suitable test that measures the force of the hand and forearm as the performer squeezes the device, giving a reading of force.
Topics that use Grip strength dynamometer test
- 1.2.a. Components of fitness (OCR GCSE)
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