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AQA GCSE Physical Education
Human body and movement in sport
Physical training
High altitude training
AQA GCSE Physical Education · 8582
High altitude training
3.1.3.4 How to optimise training and prevent injury
What you need to know
Describe the process of high altitude training, noting the reduced oxygen availability in the air.
Explain how the body compensates at high altitude by increasing red blood cell production to carry oxygen.
Evaluate the benefits and limitations of altitude training for different sports performers.
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