Physical Education GCSE
Performance enhancement
What Performance enhancement means in Physical Education GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Performance enhancement
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Reference: OCR
Wanting to improve performance or gain a competitive edge, building muscle mass and strength, or increasing stamina.
Topics that use Performance enhancement
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