Physical Education GCSE

Low intensity exercise

What Low intensity exercise means in Physical Education GCSE, as defined for OCR.

Definition of Low intensity exercise

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Continuing whole-body movement at a gentle pace, for example jogging a few laps, walking briskly or cycling slowly, so the heart and breathing rates fall gradually rather than abruptly.

OCR · 1.2.b. Applying the principles of training - Optimising training

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1.2.b. Applying the principles of training - Optimising training (OCR GCSE)

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