Physical Education GCSE

Overload

What Overload means in Physical Education GCSE, as defined for OCR.

Definition of Overload

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Training beyond the current level by adjusting frequency, intensity, time or type.

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

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

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