Physical Education GCSE
Role of oxygen in energy release
What Role of oxygen in energy release means in Physical Education GCSE, as defined for OCR.
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In aerobic exercise the body uses oxygen to release energy from glucose, whereas in anaerobic exercise energy is released without using oxygen.
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- Aerobic exercise
- Anaerobic exercise
- Intensity and duration
- Intensity and duration of activity
- Mixed sports
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