Physical Education GCSE
Hydration and water needs
What Hydration and water needs means in Physical Education GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Hydration and water needs
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Reference: OCR
Water replaces fluid lost through sweat and supports temperature control, and a learner should identify that a runner needs water during exercise.
Topics that use Hydration and water needs
Related terms
- Applying knowledge to sporting contexts
- Balanced diet
- Dehydration
- Diet and nutrition
- Glycogen
- Health and well-being
- Hydration and fluid replacement
- Nutrients and food groups
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