Physical Education GCSE
Intensity and duration of activity
What Intensity and duration of activity means in Physical Education GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Intensity and duration of activity
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Reference: OCR
Aerobic activity is moderate and can be maintained, while anaerobic activity is brief and intense.
Topics that use Intensity and duration of activity
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- Aerobic exercise
- Anaerobic exercise
- Role of oxygen in energy release
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- Mixed sports
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