Physical Education GCSE
Reaction time
What Reaction time means in Physical Education GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Reaction time
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Reference: OCR
The time taken to respond to a stimulus, such as a starter's signal or an opponent's sudden movement.
Topics that use Reaction time
- 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 Reaction time in the exam
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