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Physical Education
GCSE

Why does an increased heart rate help during endurance exercise?

An increased heart rate increased the blood flow throughout the body meaning more oxygen can be supplied to the muscles and lactic acid and CO2 can be removed from the body preventing a toxic build up.

LC
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Using a sporting example, describe how reaction time and speed impact performance. (4 marks)

This question has 2 parts. Firstly, you must demonstrate you understand what reaction time and speed are.

-Reaction time is the amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulu...

CS
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Describe the 5 components of health.

Muscular strengthmuscular enduranceCV fitnessflexibilitybody composition

AC
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What is agility? How would you test this?

Agility is defined as 'the ability to move and change direction quickly. (at speed) whilst maintaining control.The Illinois agility test is used to measure agility. It involves the participant starting in...

RH
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Identify the main muscle groups and the movements they perform to perform a squat

The quadriceps work eccentrically on the way down for the squat, as the hamstrings contract concentrically. Then on the way up, the hamstrings relax, while the quadriceps contract concentrically.

AS
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