Physical Education GCSE
Power
What Power means in Physical Education GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Power
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Reference: OCR
The ability to combine strength with speed, producing a strong movement as quickly as possible.
Topics that use Power
- 1.2.a. Components of fitness (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- 1 Repetition Maximum (RM) test
- 30 m sprint test
- application to repeated-contraction activities
- Application to sustained physical activity and sport
- Combining two or more body parts
- Components of fitness
- Fitness testing methods
- Flexibility
Using Power in the exam
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