Physical Education GCSE
Intensity and duration
What Intensity and duration means in Physical Education GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Intensity and duration
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Reference: OCR
Judged together to classify an activity: long and moderate points to aerobic, short and explosive points to anaerobic.
Topics that use Intensity and duration
Related terms
- Aerobic exercise
- Anaerobic exercise
- Role of oxygen in energy release
- Intensity and duration of activity
- Mixed sports
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